# Universal Corp (UVV)

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## Company

- Legal name: UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/
- Ticker: UVV (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000102037
- Industry: Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (SIC 5150)
- Headquarters: Richmond, VA
- Fiscal year ends: March 31
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: universalcorp.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-leaf-tobacco-company
- Next earnings date: Feb 8, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $2.9B for the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026 (10-K filed Jun 1, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/0001628280-26-039511-index.html
- Operating income: $168.5M for the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026 (10-K filed Jun 1, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/0001628280-26-039511-index.html
- Net income: $32.6M for the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026 (10-K filed Jun 1, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/0001628280-26-039511-index.html
- SG&A: $300.7M for the fiscal year ended Mar 31, 2026 (10-K filed Jun 1, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/0001628280-26-039511-index.html
- Employees: 25,000 as of Mar 31, 2026, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/uvv-20260331.htm
- Shares outstanding: 24,927,007 as of Nov 2, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026070176/0001628280-26-070176-index.html
- Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP, Richmond, Virginia, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/uvv-20260331.htm

## Business

Universal Corporation is a global business-to-business agriproducts company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs. With operations in over 30 countries on five continents, we are uniquely positioned to leverage our worldwide network to access a diverse, reliable supply of plant-based materials.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/uvv-20260331.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $2.9B | $168.5M | $32.6M | $300.7M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $2.9B | $232.8M | $95.0M | $305.3M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $2.7B | $222.0M | $119.6M | $310.6M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $2.5B | $181.1M | $124.1M | $277.2M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $2.1B | $160.3M | $86.6M | $240.7M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/universal-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- Preston Douglas Wigner, Chairman, President & CEO. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000336/0001192482-26-000336-index.htm
- Steven S. Diel, Senior VP & CFO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/steve-diel-4997a2. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000338/0001192482-26-000338-index.htm
- Airton L. Hentschke, Senior VP & COO. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000337/0001192482-26-000337-index.htm
- Godoi Tatiana Santos, Chief Human Resources Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000342/0001192482-26-000342-index.htm
- Scott J. Bleicher, VP & Controller. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottbleicher. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000343/0001192482-26-000343-index.htm
- Catherine H. Claiborne, VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/catherine-claiborne-8337b52b5. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000339/0001192482-26-000339-index.htm
- John Patrick O'Keefe, VP, Ingredients. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000340/0001192482-26-000340-index.htm
- Mckeen Starke, Senior VP & Sales Director. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000341/0001192482-26-000341-index.htm
- Arthur J. Schick, Jr., Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Jul 1, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026046310/uvv-20260624.htm
- Gregory A. Trojan, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Jul 1, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026046310/uvv-20260624.htm
- Jacqueline T. Williams, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Jul 1, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026046310/uvv-20260624.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 4, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026070172/xbrl-20261104.htm
- Nov 4, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526447369/d39770d8k.htm
- Oct 13, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526420470/d85320d8k.htm
- Sep 18, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526395560/d237737d8k.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026053392/xbrl-20260804.htm
- Aug 4, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526332942/d175762d8k.htm
- May 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026038822/uvv-20260528.htm
- Feb 9, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026006200/xbrl-20260203.htm
- Jan 29, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526029470/d36934d8k.htm
- Jan 21, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526018019/d24989d8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 10, 2026: Lennart R. Freeman (Director) sold 1,782 shares, about $88,779. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000442/0001192482-26-000442-index.htm
- Jun 3, 2026: Robert C. Sledd (Director) sold 2,845 shares, about $154,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000347/0001192482-26-000347-index.htm
- Feb 26, 2026: Robert C. Sledd (Director) sold 1,000 shares, about $53,950. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000117/0001192482-26-000117-index.htm
- Feb 19, 2026: Lennart R. Freeman (Director) sold 3,746 shares, about $200,224. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119248226000080/0001192482-26-000080-index.htm
- Aug 26, 2025: Airton L. Hentschke (Senior VP & COO) sold 10,000 shares, about $549,400. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000106299325015053/0001062993-25-015053-index.htm
- Aug 15, 2025: Robert C. Sledd (Director) sold 4,617 shares, about $245,855. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000106299325014603/0001062993-25-014603-index.htm
- Aug 11, 2025: Lennart R. Freeman (Director) sold 2,800 shares, about $148,092. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000106299325014167/0001062993-25-014167-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 13, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000119312526420470/d85320d8k.htm
- 10-K filed Jun 1, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026039511/uvv-20260331.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026053393/uvv-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Jul 1, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102037/000162828026046310/uvv-20260624.htm

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