05-21-2026, 05:43 AM
Universal Corporation Announces 56th Annual Dividend Increase and Sets 2026 Annual Meeting Date
May 19, 2026
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2026. This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.32 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.1% based on the $54.46 per share closing price on May 18, 2026.
“On May 19, 2026, our Board of Directors declared an increase in quarterly dividend from $0.82 to $0.83 per share, marking Universal’s 56th consecutive year of dividend growth,” said Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “This milestone reflects the strength of our business strategy, the consistency of our performance, and the dedication of our employees around the world who make this progress possible. Our Board takes great pride in continuing to reinforce our value proposition to shareholders through regular, predictable dividend growth, supported by the strength of our global agriproducts platform, and long-term customer relationships.”
May 19, 2026
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-three cents ($0.83) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 13, 2026. This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.32 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.1% based on the $54.46 per share closing price on May 18, 2026.
“On May 19, 2026, our Board of Directors declared an increase in quarterly dividend from $0.82 to $0.83 per share, marking Universal’s 56th consecutive year of dividend growth,” said Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “This milestone reflects the strength of our business strategy, the consistency of our performance, and the dedication of our employees around the world who make this progress possible. Our Board takes great pride in continuing to reinforce our value proposition to shareholders through regular, predictable dividend growth, supported by the strength of our global agriproducts platform, and long-term customer relationships.”