UVV Dividend History & Yield
Universal Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days) | Jan 22, 2027 | $0.83 | $83.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 (in 166 days) | Apr 23, 2027 | $0.83 | $83.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 9, 2027 (in 257 days) | Jul 23, 2027 | $0.83 | $83.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 8, 2027 (in 348 days) | Oct 22, 2027 | $0.83 | $83.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from UVV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much UVV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 362 | $14,201 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,808 | $71,006 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,615 | $142,012 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.45%. $10,000 in UVV would currently pay about $845 a year ($70 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
UVV dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | — | $0.83 | +0.0% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | — | $0.83 | +1.2% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.82 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | — | $0.82 | +1.2% |
| Apr 14, 2025 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | — | $0.81 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | — | $0.81 | +1.2% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Jan 5, 2024 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | — | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | — | $0.80 | +1.3% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Jan 6, 2023 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | — | $0.79 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | — | $0.79 | +1.3% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | — | $0.78 | +1.3% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | — | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| Jan 8, 2021 | — | $0.77 | +0.0% |
UVV dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raised 1.2% | $0.82 | $0.83 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
UVV scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Universal Corporation
Universal Corporation, a business-to-business agriproducts company, provides leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The Tobacco Operations segment is involved in procuring, processing, packing of flue-cured, burley, dark air-cured, and oriental leaf tobacco for consumer product manufacturers, as well as provision of related services.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Tobacco. First dividend on our records: Dec 26, 1986. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
UVV dividend FAQ
When is UVV's next ex-dividend date?
UVV's next ex-dividend date is Jan 8, 2027 (in 75 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.83 per share, expected on Jan 22, 2027.
How often does UVV pay dividends?
UVV pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.83 per share with an ex-date of Oct 9, 2026.
What is UVV's dividend yield?
UVV's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.40%, based on $3.30 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.29. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.32 per share, is 8.45%.
How much does UVV pay per share?
UVV pays about $0.83 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $332.00 a year.
Has UVV grown or cut its dividend?
UVV has raised its annual dividend for 34 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.3% a year (+1.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of UVV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.45%, you would need about 362 shares of UVV (roughly $14,201 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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