UVV
Universal
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: UVV
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 13, 2026
Dividend yield: 6.12%
Payout ratio: 253.1%
Universal's latest dividend was on Jul 13, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.83 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $3.29 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 6.12% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has an increase of $0.01, or 1.2% from the prior distribution.
UVV dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Universal Dividend yield
UVV has a dividend yield of 6.12% which is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.15%, Universal's dividend yield is 94% higher. Historically UVV's dividend yield has averaged at 6.2% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
UVV Dividend history
Universal has been paying dividends since 1994. UVV has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 1.2% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 2% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 3.3%.
Universal Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | $0.83 | 6.45% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.82 | 6.43% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.82 | 6.03% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.82 | 6.18% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.82 | 5.91% |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.81 | 6.29% |
| Jan 13, 2025 | $0.81 | 6.5% |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.81 | 6.36% |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.81 | 6.89% |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.8 | 6.68% |
| Jan 5, 2024 | $0.8 | 5.08% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.8 | 6.85% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.8 | 6.41% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.79 | 6.09% |
| Jan 6, 2023 | $0.79 | 5.93% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.79 | 7.04% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.79 | 5.9% |
| Apr 8, 2022 | $0.78 | 5.41% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.78 | 5.53% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.78 | 6.29% |
| Jul 9, 2021 | $0.78 | 5.66% |
| Apr 9, 2021 | $0.77 | 5.34% |
| Jan 8, 2021 | $0.77 | 5.88% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.77 | 7.04% |
| Jul 10, 2020 | $0.77 | 7.4% |
| Apr 9, 2020 | $0.76 | 6.51% |
| Jan 10, 2020 | $0.76 | 5.4% |
| Oct 4, 2019 | $0.76 | 5.62% |
| Jul 5, 2019 | $0.76 | 4.91% |
| Apr 5, 2019 | $0.75 | 5.2% |
| Jan 4, 2019 | $0.75 | 5.08% |
| Oct 5, 2018 | $0.75 | 4.04% |
| Jul 6, 2018 | $0.75 | 3.43% |
| Apr 6, 2018 | $0.55 | 4.39% |
| Jan 5, 2018 | $0.55 | 4.17% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.54 | 3.87% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.54 | 3.42% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.54 | 3.05% |
| Jan 5, 2017 | $0.54 | 3.34% |
| Oct 6, 2016 | $0.53 | 3.72% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.53 | 3.69% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.53 | 3.82% |
| Jan 7, 2016 | $0.53 | 3.95% |
| Oct 8, 2015 | $0.52 | 4% |
| Jul 9, 2015 | $0.52 | 3.7% |
| Apr 10, 2015 | $0.52 | 4.33% |
| Jan 8, 2015 | $0.52 | 5.22% |
Universal dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
UVV has a payout ratio of 253.1% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 62.6%, Universal's payout ratio is 304% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
UVV dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVV Universal Corp | 6.12% | $3.29 | 253.1% |
| MO Altria Group Inc | 5.81% | $4.24 | 88.5% |
| PM Philip Morris International Inc | 3.05% | $5.88 | 82.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Universal pay a dividend?
Yes, Universal has been paying dividends for the last 32 years.
When was UVV's last dividend?
Universal's last regular dividend was on Jul 13, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.83 per share.
How much dividend does Universal pay (per share)?
On an annual basis UVV pays $3.29 per share.
What is Universal's dividend yield?
Currently Universal's dividend yield is 6.12%.
How often does Universal pay dividends?
Universal pays dividends quarterly.
What is Universal's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Universal is 253.1%.
Does Universal pay a good dividend?
Universal's dividend yield is above the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.