What one share of Universal holds
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.
Universal’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $111.80 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $0.76 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $2.09 |
| Free cash flow | $6.53 |
| Dividends | $3.29 |
| Cash and investments | $6.97 |
| Debt | $47.55 |
| Book value | $55.78 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $94.42 | $4.32 | $1.32 | $2.34 | $1.82 | $38.19 |
| 2010 | $84.00 | $5.68 | $1.94 | $3.53 | $1.86 | $46.15 |
| 2011 | $89.02 | $5.42 | $1.35 | $0.52 | $1.90 | $51.01 |
| 2012 | $86.34 | $3.25 | $1.35 | $5.70 | $1.94 | $50.89 |
| 2013 | $86.44 | $4.66 | $1.08 | $7.15 | $1.98 | $53.91 |
| 2014 | $89.54 | $5.25 | $1.61 | −$1.74 | $2.02 | $59.36 |
| 2015 | $80.50 | $4.06 | $2.07 | $5.99 | $2.06 | $60.32 |
| 2016 | $76.20 | $3.92 | $1.69 | $5.01 | $2.10 | $62.25 |
| 2017 | $86.13 | $0.88 | $1.50 | $9.03 | $2.14 | $50.90 |
| 2018 | $79.15 | $4.14 | $1.33 | $1.85 | $2.18 | $53.85 |
| 2019 | $87.37 | $4.11 | $1.53 | $4.96 | $3.00 | $53.51 |
| 2020 | $75.35 | $2.86 | $1.40 | −$0.97 | $3.04 | $51.05 |
| 2021 | $79.29 | $3.53 | $2.67 | $6.22 | $3.08 | $53.33 |
| 2022 | $83.90 | $3.47 | $2.13 | −$0.33 | $3.12 | $54.60 |
| 2023 | $102.22 | $4.97 | $2.19 | −$2.62 | $3.16 | $56.90 |
| 2024 | $108.69 | $4.78 | $2.64 | −$5.62 | $3.20 | $58.49 |
| 2025 | $116.32 | $3.78 | $2.49 | $10.52 | $3.24 | $59.01 |
| 2026 | $114.62 | $1.30 | $1.94 | $3.19 | $3.28 | $56.79 |
Common questions about Universal
How much does one share of Universal earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Universal earned $0.76 of profit on $111.80 of sales, keeping about 1¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Universal pay a dividend?
Yes. Universal paid $3.29 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2009 to 2026 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 433¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Universal’s book value per share?
Universal’s book value is $55.78 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Universal have?
Each share of Universal has $6.97 of cash and investments and $47.55 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Universal’s free cash flow per share?
$6.53 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Universal’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $4.32 in 2009 to $1.30 in 2026, shrinking about 6.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Universal bought back shares?
Universal’s share count fell about 7% from 2009 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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