NYSE •
Consumer Defensive •
Tobacco •
Quote as of 05/15/2026
Company Profile
IndustryTobacco
SectorConsumer Defensive
ExchangeNYSE
Market Capitalization1,343.87 mln
Float24.57 mln
Earnings Date05/27/2026
EPS
3.39
Solid
P / E
15.78
Moderately valued
Piotroski F-Score
5
/ 9
Neutral
Beneish M-Score
-2.46
Borderline
Relative Strength
39
/ 100
Underperforming
Debt / Equity
0.75
Moderate leverage
Business Description
Universal Corporation supplies tobacco and plant-based ingredients to manufacturers and retailers around the world. Founded in 1886 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the company sources, processes, and delivers various types of leaf tobacco to consumer goods makers, along with related services such as blending, testing, and nicotine extraction. Its ingredients business produces a wide range of natural products derived from fruits, vegetables, herbs, and botanicals, serving food, beverage, and flavor companies globally.
