STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$3.21
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$3.24
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
6.34%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
6.08%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Feb 02, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Jan 12, 2026
6.12 %
77.92
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | 0.82 | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | 0.82 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Nov 03, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | 0.82 | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Feb 05, 2025 | 0.81 | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | May 05, 2025 |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 0.81 | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 |
| Aug 07, 2024 | 0.81 | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | Nov 04, 2024 |
| May 22, 2024 | 0.81 | Jul 08, 2024 | Jul 08, 2024 | Aug 05, 2024 |
| Feb 07, 2024 | 0.8 | Apr 05, 2024 | Apr 08, 2024 | May 06, 2024 |
| Nov 02, 2023 | 0.8 | Jan 05, 2024 | Jan 08, 2024 | Feb 05, 2024 |
| Aug 02, 2023 | 0.8 | Oct 05, 2023 | Oct 09, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 | 0.8 | Jul 07, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Feb 01, 2023 | 0.79 | Apr 06, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 01, 2023 |
| Nov 03, 2022 | 0.79 | Jan 06, 2023 | Jan 09, 2023 | Feb 06, 2023 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | 0.79 | Oct 06, 2022 | Oct 10, 2022 | Nov 07, 2022 |
| May 25, 2022 | 0.79 | Jul 08, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | Aug 01, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 1992 | 2:1 | -5.22% | +0.41% |
| Mar 02, 1984 | 2:1 | +1.73% | -0.67% |
| Mar 06, 1978 | 2:1 | 0 | +2.05% |
| Nov 12, 1975 | 2:1 | 0 | +0.80% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Universal Corporation (UVV) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Universal Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is UVV's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. UVV's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 6.34.
When did UVV last pay a dividend?
UVV last paid dividends on 2026-02-02, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-01-12.
When was the last time UVV stock split?
UVV stock split took place on 02-01-1992.
How did UVV's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jan 2, 1992, when Universal Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 UVV share(s).