Universal Corporation (UVV) Q4 2025 Earnings Report

Universal Corporation (UVV) experienced a challenging fourth quarter in FY 2025, reporting revenue of $702.3 million, down 8.9% year-over-year and a significant 25.1% decline sequentially. This drop is attributed primarily to lower tobacco sales volumes influenced by timing shifts in shipments to customers. Operating income decreased sharply by 32.5% to $44.5 million, resulting in a net income of $9.3 million, which represents a drastic 76.8% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Despite these setbacks, management remains optimistic about the company's strategic initiatives and investments in both tobacco and ingredient segments.