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Universal Earnings Calls
| Release date | May 28, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $1.08 |
| EPS actual | -$0.460 |
| EPS Surprise | -142.59% |
| Revenue estimate | 728.2M |
| Revenue actual | 715.243M |
| Revenue Surprise | -1.78% |
| Release date | Feb 09, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $1.92 |
| EPS actual | $1.35 |
| EPS Surprise | -29.69% |
| Revenue estimate | 927.2M |
| Revenue actual | 861.288M |
| Revenue Surprise | -7.11% |
| Release date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $1.34 |
| EPS actual | $1.36 |
| EPS Surprise | 1.49% |
| Revenue estimate | 704.3M |
| Revenue actual | 754.177M |
| Revenue Surprise | 7.08% |
| Release date | Aug 06, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $1.18 |
| EPS actual | $0.380 |
| EPS Surprise | -67.80% |
| Revenue estimate | 704.3M |
| Revenue actual | 593.762M |
| Revenue Surprise | -15.69% |
Last 4 Quarters for Universal
Below you can see how UVV performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
| Release date | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Price on release | $54.52 |
| EPS estimate | $1.18 |
| EPS actual | $0.380 |
| EPS surprise | -67.80% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $54.47 |
| Aug 01, 2025 | $53.99 |
| Aug 04, 2025 | $53.40 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | $53.99 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | $54.52 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | $51.66 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | $52.37 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $53.45 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $54.13 |
| 4 days before | 0.0918% |
| 4 days after | -0.715% |
| On release day | -5.25% |
| Change in period | -0.624% |
| Release date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Price on release | $52.10 |
| EPS estimate | $1.34 |
| EPS actual | $1.36 |
| EPS surprise | 1.49% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | $50.32 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $50.68 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | $50.76 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | $51.40 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | $52.10 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | $54.88 |
| Nov 07, 2025 | $53.32 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $52.72 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | $53.64 |
| 4 days before | 3.54% |
| 4 days after | 2.96% |
| On release day | 5.34% |
| Change in period | 6.60% |
| Release date | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Price on release | $51.62 |
| EPS estimate | $1.92 |
| EPS actual | $1.35 |
| EPS surprise | -29.69% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2026 | $58.27 |
| Feb 04, 2026 | $58.77 |
| Feb 05, 2026 | $58.67 |
| Feb 06, 2026 | $57.82 |
| Feb 09, 2026 | $51.62 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $51.62 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $52.87 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $52.74 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $53.46 |
| 4 days before | -11.41% |
| 4 days after | 3.56% |
| On release day | 0% |
| Change in period | -8.25% |
| Release date | May 28, 2026 |
| Price on release | $51.16 |
| EPS estimate | $1.08 |
| EPS actual | -$0.460 |
| EPS surprise | -142.59% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $54.63 |
| May 22, 2026 | $54.52 |
| May 26, 2026 | $54.56 |
| May 27, 2026 | $55.23 |
| May 28, 2026 | $51.16 |
| May 29, 2026 | $51.87 |
| Jun 01, 2026 | $54.13 |
| Jun 02, 2026 | $54.38 |
| Jun 03, 2026 | $53.08 |
| 4 days before | -6.35% |
| 4 days after | 3.75% |
| On release day | 1.39% |
| Change in period | -2.84% |
Universal Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q1 2026
Universal reported a solid start to FY2026. Consolidated operating income rose to $33.8M (up $16.6M year-over-year) while revenue was essentially flat at $593.8M. Tobacco Operations drove the improvement (better product mix in Asia offset lower carryover volumes), though overall tobacco sales volumes were down seasonally; management expects global flue-cured and burley crops to be large and likely move to oversupply by year-end. Ingredients Operations showed revenue and volume growth but lower operating income due to less favorable mix, tariff-related demand softness, and higher fixed costs from its expanded production facility. Uncommitted tobacco inventory is low (~11% of total tobacco inventory). Net debt improved to ~$1.1B (down $47M year-over-year) and the company continues to prioritize a strong balance sheet. Management emphasized global diversification, close customer relationships, and operational flexibility to mitigate tariff risk and to capture opportunities from changing market dynamics. CFO Johan Kroner will retire (transition through July 1, 2026). The company maintains a $100M share repurchase authorization but has no immediate large cash deployment plans disclosed. Sustainability initiatives (Scope 1/2/3 verification, new biomass boiler) remain a stated priority.
