- 6.49% TTM dividend yield
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.04)
Green day on Wednesday for Universal Corporation stock after gaining 0.516%
(Updated on Jul 15, 2026)
The Universal Corporation stock price gained 0.516% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 15th Jul 2026), rising from $50.42 to $50.68. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.37% from a day low at $50.40 to a day high of $51.09. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.86% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 6 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 154 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $7.81 million.
The stock lies in the lower of a falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $50.25 is broken, it will firstly indicate a stronger fall rate. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -3.09% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $48.70 and $52.62 at the end of this 3-month period.
UVV Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.516%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Universal Corporation stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $51.28 and $52.67. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Universal Corporation stock
Universal Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $50.42 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.690 between high and low, or 1.37%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.37%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (UVV) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 16th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 16th we expect Universal Corporation to open at $50.72, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $50.17 and $51.19, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.01 (+/-2.02%) up or down from last closing price. If Universal Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.02% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $50.42 (0.51%) than the resistance at $51.16 (0.95%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Universal Corporation stock A Buy?
Universal Corporation holds several negative signals and is within a falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-3.314
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 16, 2026 - $50.72 ( 0.0855%).
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UVV Performance
Trading levels for UVV
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 51.41 | 1.45% |
| R2 | 51.15 | 0.93% |
| R1 | 50.99 | 0.606% |
| Price | 50.68 | |
| S1 | 50.46 | -0.435% |
| S2 | 50.30 | -0.756% |
| S3 | 50.03 | -1.28% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 51.87 | 2.35% |
| R2 | 51.62 | 1.85% |
| R1 | 51.16 | 0.95% |
| Price | 50.68 | |
| S1 | 50.42 | -0.513% |
| S2 | 0 | - |
| S3 | 0 | - |
UVV Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 13, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Aug 03, 2026 | $0.83 | 1.51% |
| 2 | Feb 04, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | $0.82 | 1.59% |
| 3 | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 | $0.82 | 1.49% |
| 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 | $0.82 | 1.59% |
| 5 | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | Aug 04, 2025 | $0.82 | 1.40% |
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