Universal Corporation (UVV) Dividend
Dividend Aristocrat — 34 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Universal Corporation (UVV) currently pays a dividend yield of 6.32%, distributing $3.29 per share annually ($0.83 per quarter). The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.
UVV has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years, making it a Dividend Aristocrat — an S&P 500 company with at least 25 straight years of dividend increases.
UVV dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 6.32% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.29 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.83 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 3, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 252% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 34 |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $52.06 |
What UVV pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 6.32% yield, $10,000 invested in UVV generates about $632.00 per year, or roughly $158.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $52.06, derived from the $3.29 annual dividend and the 6.32% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 19.2 | $63.20 | $15.80 |
| $5,000 | 96 | $316.00 | $79.00 |
| $10,000 | 192.1 | $632.00 | $158.00 |
| $25,000 | 480.2 | $1,580.00 | $395.00 |
| $100,000 | 1,921 | $6,320.00 | $1,580.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
UVV dividend payment schedule
UVV pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 13, 2026, with payment on November 3, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Universal Corporation declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | $0.83 | Confirmed |
| January 13, 2027 | February 3, 2027 | $0.83 | Projected |
| April 13, 2027 | May 4, 2027 | $0.83 | Projected |
| July 13, 2027 | August 3, 2027 | $0.83 | Projected |
To collect a UVV dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How UVV's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. UVV's 6.32% is 2.57 percentage points above that median, ranking 214th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Defensive, where we track 17 names, the median yield is 2.45% — putting UVV above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
Its 34-year run of dividend increases ranks 17th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
UVV pays out roughly 252% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, UVV distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
UVV dividend FAQ
When is the next UVV ex-dividend date?
The next UVV ex-dividend date is October 13, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 3, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is UVV's dividend yield?
UVV currently yields 6.32%, based on $3.29 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does UVV pay dividends?
UVV pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.83 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of UVV generate?
At the current 6.32% yield, $10,000 invested in UVV would produce roughly $632.00 per year, or about $158.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has UVV increased its dividend?
Yes — UVV has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years. That makes it a Dividend Aristocrat.
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- KHC — The Kraft Heinz Company dividend (6.22%)
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- PEP — PepsiCo, Inc. dividend (4.26%)
- UL — Unilever PLC dividend (3.54%)
- TGT — Target Corporation dividend (3.08%)
- KDP — Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. dividend (2.99%)
- KR — The Kroger Co. dividend (2.47%)
- KO — The Coca-Cola Company dividend (2.45%)
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