Universal Corp.
- UVV · NYSE
- Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials
- Richmond, VA
- 25,000 employees
- CIK 0000102037
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Preston Douglas Wigner Chairman, President & CEO 4, 2026-06-04
- Steven S. Diel Senior VP & CFO 4, 2026-06-04
- Godoi Tatiana Santos Chief Human Resources Officer 4, 2026-06-04
- Scott J. Bleicher VP & Controller 4, 2026-06-04
- Catherine H. Claiborne VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary 4, 2026-06-04
- Airton L. Hentschke Senior VP & COO 4, 2026-06-04
Universal Corp is a U.S. public company in wholesale-farm product raw materials (SIC 5150), headquartered in Richmond, VA. It trades as UVV on NYSE. Revenue was $2.9B in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, -1.3% from the year before. It reported about 25,000 employees. Preston Douglas Wigner is Chairman, President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $2.7B 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $2.5B 10-K, 2025-05-30 | $2.1B 10-K/A, 2025-04-21 |
| Operating income | $168M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $233M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $222M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $181M 10-K, 2025-05-30 | $160M 10-K/A, 2025-04-21 |
| SG&A | $301M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $305M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $311M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $277M 10-K, 2025-05-30 | $241M 10-K/A, 2025-04-21 |
| Net income | $32.6M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $95.0M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $120M 10-K, 2026-06-01 | $124M 10-K, 2025-05-30 | $86.6M 10-K/A, 2025-04-21 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Douglas Wigner | Chairman, President & CEO | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Steven S. Diel | Senior VP & CFO | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Godoi Tatiana Santos | Chief Human Resources Officer | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Scott J. Bleicher Vice President and Controller at Universal Leaf Tobacco Company | VP & Controller | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Catherine H. Claiborne Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. | VP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Airton L. Hentschke | Senior VP & COO | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| John Patrick O'Keefe | VP, Ingredients | 4, 2026-06-04 |
 Arthur J. Schick, Jr. | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director nominee | DEF 14A, 2026-07-01 |
| Gregory A. Trojan | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director nominee | DEF 14A, 2026-07-01 |
| Jacqueline T. Williams | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director nominee | DEF 14A, 2026-07-01 |
| Mckeen Starke | Senior VP & Sales Director | 4, 2026-06-04 |
What Universal Corp does
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.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 24.9 million (as of November 2, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.4B (as of September 30, 2025) | 10-K, June 1, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 31, 2026 (filed July 1, 2026) | DEF 14A, July 1, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Richmond, Virginia) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | Lennart R. Freeman Director | Sale | 1,782 | $89K | Form 4, August 11, 2026 |
| June 3, 2026 | Robert C. Sledd Director | Sale | 2,845 | $154K | Form 4, June 8, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 | Robert C. Sledd Director | Sale | 1,000 | $54K | Form 4, March 2, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 | Lennart R. Freeman Director | Sale | 3,746 | $200K | Form 4, February 23, 2026 |
| August 26, 2025 | Airton L. Hentschke Senior VP & COO | Sale | 10,000 | $549K | Form 4, August 28, 2025 |
| August 15, 2025 | Robert C. Sledd Director | Sale | 4,617 | $246K | Form 4, August 18, 2025 |
| August 11, 2025 | Lennart R. Freeman Director | Sale | 2,800 | $148K | Form 4, August 12, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-13
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-09-18
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-09
- 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
- 8-K filed 2026-01-29
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-01-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Universal Corp
- What does Universal Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Universal Corp's revenue?
- $2.9B for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed June 1, 2026.
- Is Universal Corp profitable?
- Universal Corp reported net income of $32.6M for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
- How many employees does Universal Corp have?
- About 25,000 as of March 31, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Universal Corp?
- Preston Douglas Wigner, Chairman, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed June 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Universal Corp?
- Steven S. Diel, Senior VP & CFO, as named in a 4 filed June 4, 2026.
- Where is Universal Corp headquartered?
- Richmond, VA.
- What is Universal Corp's stock ticker?
- UVV on NYSE.
- What industry is Universal Corp in?
- Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials, SIC code 5150.
- What is Universal Corp's website?
- universalcorp.com.
- When does Universal Corp report earnings next?
- February 8, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Universal Corp a public company?
- Yes. Universal Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000102037 and trades as UVV.
- Who audits Universal Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Richmond, Virginia, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Universal Corp are outstanding?
- 24.9 million shares as of November 2, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- What is Universal Corp's public float?
- $1.4B as of September 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed June 1, 2026.
- How many business segments does Universal Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Universal Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 31, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed July 1, 2026.
- Have Universal Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 11, 2025, officers and directors reported 7 open-market sales worth about $1.4M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Lennart R. Freeman (Director) sold 1,782 shares on August 10, 2026.