MARKET WIRESeekingAlpha • 3d ago
Universal Corporation: Inventory Normalization May Not Be Enough This TimeUniversal Corporationâs uncommitted tobacco inventory reached 27% in FY2026, matching the FY2014 peak. Read why UVV stock is a hold.
Why UVV Stock surged +3.69% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$41.01 +3.69% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Universal Corporation (UVV) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 66/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $1.02B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk B
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for UVV)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
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Why UVV Stock surged +3.69% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Universal Corporation (UVV) surged +3.69% to $41.01, trading at 14% of its 52-week range ($38.11 – $59.38). Solid 16% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 14% of its 52-week range ($38.11 – $59.38) with RSI-14 at 51.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±5.5% around $41.01 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 16.4% gross margin and $80.3M annual free cash flow.
Live UVV Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Universal Corporation Announces Conference CallRICHMOND, Va., October 28, 2026--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, will webcast its conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 5, 2026. The Company will rel
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UVV // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -23.46%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $41.40H $41.74L $40.90C $41.01VOL 514.3K
RES: $56.81SUP: $37.31SMA50: $42.95SMA200: $50.35
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UVV Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-2.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -1.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (UVV)
Industrials Rank #107 of 485
⚔️ ANDE vs UVV Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (UVV vs. ANDE, SEB, AVO, BV)
Industry: Farming/Seeds/Milling (25 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks #107 by composite RQD confidence (66/100, grade C+) and #253 by equity capitalization ($1.02B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BV leads on earnings valuation at 19.2x trailing P/E, while AVO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.1% ROIC and 11.6% gross margin. UVV currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 66/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVV
ACTIVE
Universal Corporation | C+ | 66/100 | — | 16.4% | 6.6% | +3.69% | $1.02B | Benchmark Subject |
| ANDE Andersons Inc. | D+ | 55/100 | 22.2x | 46.6% | 7.7% | -2.72% | $2.12B | /ande-vs-uvv → |
| SEB Seaboard Corporation | C- | 60/100 | — | 7.1% | 3.1% | +0.11% | $3.71B | /seb-vs-uvv → |
| AVO Mission Produce Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 27.0x | 11.6% | 8.1% | +0.52% | $1.02B | /avo-vs-uvv → |
| BV BrightView Holdings Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 19.2x | 23.3% | 5.3% | +6.72% | $1.07B | /bv-vs-uvv → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0000102037In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Universal Corporation (UVV) reported GAAP revenue of $2.89B (-1.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.92B , and +6.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $32.6K, operating cash flow of $129.1M, and free cash flow of $80.3M (-69.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, UVV closed FY2025 with $3.02B in total assets against $616.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.68, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $2.89B | $32.6K | $129.1M | $80.3M | $3.02B | $616.6M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $2.92B | $95.0K | $327.0M | $264.4M | $3.04B | $617.8M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $2.72B | $119.6K | -$74.6M | -$74.6M | — | — |
3. UVV Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs UVV stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 66/100 at a spot price of $41.01 (+3.69% 1D, market cap $1.02B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, UVV ranks #107 in composite RQD confidence.
How does UVV compare to ANDE and SEB in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Farming/Seeds/Milling), UVV carries a Roarable C+ (66/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 16.4%, and ROIC of 6.6%. By comparison, ANDE (Andersons Inc.) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 22.2x, ROIC 7.7%, cap $2.12B) and SEB (Seaboard Corporation) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 3.1%, cap $3.71B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BV leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while AVO leads on capital efficiency (8.1% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for UVV?
Per UVV's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0000102037), Universal Corporation generated $2.89B in revenue (-1.3% YoY), $32.6K in net income, and $80.3M in free cash flow against $3.02B in total assets and $616.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is UVV trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
UVV last traded at $41.01 (+3.69% on volume of 305,532 shares), positioning the stock -4.52% below its 50-day simple moving average ($42.95) and -18.55% below its 200-day simple moving average ($50.35). Across its 52-week range of $38.11 to $59.38, UVV sits at the 13.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($38.75 to $43.27).
UVV Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is UVV stock moving today?
Why UVV Stock surged +3.69% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 16% profit margin (7% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.