Universal (UVV) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $40.43, -0.61% vs the prior close of $40.68.
- Volume 407.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
UVV dips 0.6% to $40.43, a 52-week low, 5 down days in a row. Closed at $40.43, -0.61% vs the prior close of $40.68. Day range $40.14–$41.72, opened at $41.50.
UVV daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — UVV dips 0.6% to $40.43, a 52-week low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $40.43, -0.61% vs the prior close of $40.68. Day range $40.14–$41.72, opened at $41.50.
- Volume was 407.60K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 352.38K.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($44.40) and -20.9% vs its 200-day average ($51.12).
- 52-week range $40.14–$59.38; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 31.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — UVV dips 2.0% to $40.68, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $40.68, -2.02% vs the prior close of $41.52. Day range $40.47–$42.40, opened at $42.00.
- Volume was 356.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 350.73K.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($44.63) and -20.5% vs its 200-day average ($51.18).
- 52-week range $40.47–$59.38; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 31.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — UVV dips 0.9% to $41.52, a 52-week low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $41.52, -0.93% vs the prior close of $41.91. Day range $41.45–$42.46, opened at $42.36.
- Volume was 278.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 349.61K.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($44.87) and -19.0% vs its 200-day average ($51.24).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 30.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — UVV ends flat (-0.2%) to $41.91
- Closed at $41.91, -0.21% vs the prior close of $42.00. Day range $41.61–$42.30, opened at $42.00.
- Volume was 374.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 346.30K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($45.08) and -18.3% vs its 200-day average ($51.30).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 29.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — UVV dips 2.7% to $42.00
- Closed at $42.00, -2.73% vs the prior close of $43.18. Day range $41.92–$42.67, opened at $42.42.
- Volume was 266.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 345.13K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($45.30) and -18.2% vs its 200-day average ($51.36).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 29.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — UVV rises 0.8% to $43.18, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $43.18, +0.82% vs the prior close of $42.83. Day range $42.55–$43.39, opened at $42.84.
- Volume was 435.40K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 340.55K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($45.52) and -16.0% vs its 200-day average ($51.41).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 27.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — UVV rises 0.3% to $42.83
- Closed at $42.83, +0.30% vs the prior close of $42.70. Day range $42.38–$42.92, opened at $42.70.
- Volume was 381.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 337.62K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($45.76) and -16.8% vs its 200-day average ($51.47).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 27.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — UVV rises 1.4% to $42.70
- Closed at $42.70, +1.35% vs the prior close of $42.13. Day range $42.25–$42.83, opened at $42.40.
- Volume was 309.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 334.89K.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($45.99) and -17.1% vs its 200-day average ($51.52).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 28.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — UVV ends flat (-0.2%) to $42.13
- Closed at $42.13, -0.17% vs the prior close of $42.20. Day range $41.54–$42.62, opened at $42.24.
- Volume was 355.70K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 330.55K.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($46.21) and -18.3% vs its 200-day average ($51.59).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 29.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — UVV rises 1.2% to $42.20
- Closed at $42.20, +1.25% vs the prior close of $41.68. Day range $41.50–$42.47, opened at $41.88.
- Volume was 260.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 329.29K.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($46.44) and -18.3% vs its 200-day average ($51.65).
- 52-week range $41.10–$59.38; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 28.9% below the 52-week high.
UVV latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about UVV in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Oct 5, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wigner Preston Douglas had withheld for taxes 6,469 shares at $41.68 (≈$269.63K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 121,913
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Freeman Lennart R. sold 1,782 shares at $49.82 (≈$88.78K) on Aug 10, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 10, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 5, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $520.26M (prior year $592.64M) (-12.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$5.02M (prior year $8.50M) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.20 (prior year $0.34) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 4, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 1, 2026 · ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Jul 1, 2026 · DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Things to know before you trade UVV
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 28, 2026, Feb 9, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.90% (largest 2.7%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 382.74K shares (≈$15.47M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $40.43 vs a range of $40.14–$59.38 (2% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 9, 2026 ($0.83/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Lennart R. Freeman sold 1,782 shares on Aug 10, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Sep 18, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 24.90M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), +0.1% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials.
UVV market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 41.50 | 41.72 | 40.14 | 40.43 | 407.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42.00 | 42.40 | 40.47 | 40.68 | 356.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42.36 | 42.46 | 41.45 | 41.52 | 278.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 42.00 | 42.30 | 41.61 | 41.91 | 374.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 42.42 | 42.67 | 41.92 | 42.00 | 266.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 42.84 | 43.39 | 42.55 | 43.18 | 435.40K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 42.70 | 42.92 | 42.38 | 42.83 | 381.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 42.40 | 42.83 | 42.25 | 42.70 | 309.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 42.24 | 42.62 | 41.54 | 42.13 | 355.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 41.88 | 42.47 | 41.50 | 42.20 | 260.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 42.06 | 42.06 | 41.10 | 41.68 | 402.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 42.01 | 42.45 | 41.47 | 41.79 | 342.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 41.50 | 42.14 | 41.30 | 41.65 | 374.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 42.51 | 42.68 | 41.72 | 41.87 | 416.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 42.60 | 42.81 | 41.96 | 42.47 | 400.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 43.06 | 43.35 | 42.62 | 42.71 | 254.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 43.50 | 43.82 | 42.74 | 42.81 | 346.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 43.65 | 43.96 | 43.25 | 43.48 | 322.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 44.14 | 44.33 | 43.07 | 43.31 | 408.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 44.08 | 44.32 | 43.76 | 44.14 | 961.30K |
About Universal
Universal (UVV) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials”. Its business address is in RICHMOND, VA. State of incorporation: VA. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 102037.
UVV board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Diana F Cantor | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Lennart R. Freeman | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Fotini Emanuel Manolios | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Robert C Sledd | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Arthur J. Jr. Schick | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Greg Trojan | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Thomas H Jr Tullidge | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Jacqueline T. Williams | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Scott J Bleicher | VP & Controller | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Catherine H Claiborne | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Steven S. Diel | Senior VP & CFO | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Airton L Hentschke | Senior VP & COO | Jun 4, 2026 |
| John Patrick O'Keefe | VP, Ingredients | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mckeen Starke | Senior VP & Sales Director | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Godoi Tatiana Santos | Chief Human Resources Officer | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Preston Douglas Wigner | Chairman, President & CEO | Jun 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Lennart R. Freeman | Sale | 1,782 | $49.82 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Robert C Sledd | Sale | 2,845 | $54.13 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Robert C Sledd | Sale | 1,000 | $53.95 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Lennart R. Freeman | Sale | 3,746 | $53.45 |
UVV financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $2.89B | $32.64M | 1.30 | $129.10M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $2.92B | $95.05M | 3.78 | $326.97M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $2.72B | $119.60M | 4.78 | $-74.63M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $2.55B | $124.05M | 4.97 | $-10.56M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $2.09B | $86.58M | 3.47 | $44.88M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.04B, total liabilities $1.61B, cash $173.59M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
UVV earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $52.07 |
| May 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.16 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $51.62 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $52.10 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $54.52 |
| May 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.38 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $53.26 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $52.89 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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