UNIVERSAL CORP /VA/

Universal Corporation is a business-to-business agricultural products company operating through two segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. The tobacco unit sources, processes, blends, packs, and ships various leaf tobaccos, while also supplying liquid nicotine and leaf testing services. The ingredients unit manufactures plant-based ingredients, including fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, purees, dehydrated items, botanical extracts, and flavorings. Universal serves commercial enterprises rather than retail consumers; its clients include consumer tobacco manufacturers, packaged goods firms, food and beverage producers, and retailers.

The company maintains operations in more than 30 countries across five continents and employs over 25,000 workers, with under 5% based in the United States. Its supply network includes more than 200,000 contracted farmers globally, with specialized ingredient facilities situated in Washington, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Investor relations and corporate offices are located in Richmond, Virginia.

Summary of the business section of Universal's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“As of March 31, 2026, we employed more than 25,000 employees, operating in over 30 different countries across five continents.”