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Universal

Universal Corp is an international leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segments include Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States. The company operates in the USA, Belgium, China, Egypt, Philippines, Germany, and Other Countries with majority of revenue from USA.

Universal Corp

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<li>Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) shares shot up 11% to $65.96 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) got a boost, surging 11% to $470.18 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised guidance.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45695903/ulta-stock-is-rising-friday-whats-going-on">raised guidance</a>.
Ulta reported earnings per share of $6.70, beating the consensus estimate of $5.77. In addition, the company reported sales of $2.85 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.79 billion, and representing a 4.5% year-over-year gain.
Ulta Beauty shares jumped 11.2% to $469.27 on Friday.
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<li>Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) rose 11.4% to $66.16 following quarterly results.</li>
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Ulta Beauty Posts Upbeat Results, Joins Unity Software, GATX And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

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Universal shares are trading higher. The company reported Q4 financial results.

Guidance

Universal Expects FY26 Flue-Cured And Burley Tobacco Crops Outside Of China To Increase By 20% And 30% Respectively

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share. This is a 55.31 percent decrease over earnings of $1.79 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $702.30 million in sales this quarter. This is a 8.89 percent decrease over sales of $770.86 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Universal Q4 Adj. EPS $0.80 Down From $1.79 YoY, Sales $702.30M Down From $770.86M YoY

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Earnings Scheduled For May 29, 2025

Universal Sees Prelim Q3 EPS $2.27; Sales $937.2M

The Company is committed to completing a deliberate, thorough investigation while diligently working to fulfill all reporting obligations and currently expects to file the Form 10-Q within the six-month period granted by the NYSE Notice; however, there can be no assurance that the Form 10-Q will be filed within such period.

Universal Corporation Receives NYSE Notice Regarding Filing Of Form 10-Q

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Universal Approves $100M Repurchase Program

Preston D. Wigner, Senior Vice President, to Become Chairman, President, and CEO, Effective October 1, 2024
Longtime Leader George C. Freeman, III, to Retire as Chairman, President, and CEO
Mr. Freeman to Support Seamless Transition through Fiscal Year-End

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Universal Appoints Preston Wigner As Chairman, President And CEO Effective Oct. 1, 2024; Succeeds George Freeman, III

As in previous fiscal years, it expects that tobacco shipment timing and related revenue recognition will be more heavily weighted towards the second half of fiscal year 2025.

Universal Corporation Expects Demand To Continue To Support Solid Results For Tobacco Operations Segment For FY25

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.01 per share. This is a 112.5 percent increase over losses of $(0.08) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $597.05 million in sales this quarter. This is a 15.32 percent increase over sales of $517.72 million the same period last year.

Universal Q1 EPS $0.01 Up From $(0.08) YoY, Sales $597.05M Up From $517.72M YoY

Universal shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.79 per share. This is a 84.54 percent increase over earnings of $0.97 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $770.86 million in sales this quarter. This is a 11.08 percent increase over sales of $693.98 million the same period last year.

Universal Q4 Adj $1.79 Up From $0.97 YoY, Sales $770.86M Up From $693.98M YoY

George&nbsp;C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 5, 2024, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. &nbsp;This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.24 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.08% based on the George&nbsp;C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of eighty-one cents ($0.81) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable August 5, 2024, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2024. &nbsp;This increase indicates an annualized rate of $3.24 per common share and a yield of approximately 6.08% based on the $53.29 closing price on May 20, 2024.$53.29 closing price on May 20, 2024.

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Universal Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.80 To $0.81 Per Share

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3>Seaboard Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/seb#NYSE">SEB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 13, Seaboard filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 11% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SEB">52-week low of $3,145.02 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.09</li>
<li>SEB Price Action: Shares of Seaboard fell 0.2% to close at $3,158.00 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sam#NYSE">SAM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 27, Boston Beer Company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. Boston Beer disclosed the retirement of Dave Burwick from the post of President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 9% over the past five days. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAM"> has a 52-week low </a> of $109.01.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.14</li>
<li>SAM Price Action: Shares of Boston Beer fell 0.9% to close at $297.05 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 7, Universal posted an increase in EPS for the third quarter. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Universal Corporation again delivered strong financial and operational performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Operating income and net income for the quarter were up 13% and 28%, respectively, relative to the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which helped increase operating income and net income for the nine months of fiscal year 2024 by 20% and 13%, respectively, compared to the same period last fiscal year.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> low of $44.40.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.42</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal gained 1.4% to close at $48.66 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlf#NYSE">HLF</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 14, Herbalife reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 32% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLF">52-week low of $6.68 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.29</li>
<li>HLF Price Action: Shares of Herbalife gained 2.4% to close at $8.26 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 7, Universal posted third-quarter earnings of $2.12 per share, up from $1.67 per share in the year-ago period. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Universal Corporation again delivered strong financial and operational performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Operating income and net income for the quarter were up 13% and 28%, respectively, relative to the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, which helped increase operating income and net income for the nine months of fiscal year 2024 by 20% and 13%, respectively, compared to the same period last fiscal year.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 17% over the past month. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> has a 52-week low </a> of $44.40.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 22.77</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal Corporation fell 0.8% to close at $49.35 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nus#NYSE">NUS</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 14, Nu Skin reported fourth-quarter financial results. &quot;While we continue to work toward our long-term vision of becoming the world&rsquo;s leading integrated beauty and wellness platform, our progress was impacted by persistent macro-economic pressures and disruptions associated with transforming our business,&quot; said Ryan Napierski, Nu Skin president and CEO. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 28% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUS"> low of $12.89.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 21.93</li>
<li>NUS Price Action: Shares of Nu Skin fell 4.8% to close at $13.03 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Stryve Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/snax#NASDAQ">SNAX</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 1, Stryve Foods announced a significant expansion in its distribution network. The company&rsquo;s shares lost around 7% over the past five days. The company&rsquo;s 52-week low is $1.35.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.87</li>
<li>SNAX Price Action: Shares of Stryve Foods fell 6.3% to close at $1.35 on Tuesday.</li>
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Universal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UVV#NYSE">UVV</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.12 per share. This is a 26.95 percent increase over earnings of $1.67 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $821.50 million in sales this quarter. This is a 3.33 percent increase over sales of $795.04 million the same period last year.

Universal Q3 EPS $2.12 Up From $1.67 YoY, Sales $821.50M Up From $795.04M YoY

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As of Jan. 3, 2024, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>The Honest Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hnst#NASDAQ">HNST</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 4, The Honest Company expanded its partnership with Tinuiti, empowering continued growth and marketplace expansion. Erin Thoensen, Vice President, General Manager Baby + Home at The Honest Company, said, &quot;As we grow in our partnership with Tinuiti we&#39;re excited to leverage our teams&#39; shared expertise and the collaboration that we&#39;ve established over the years. Together, we&#39;ve been able to create efficiencies, while also identifying weaknesses, allowing us to navigate to creative and innovative solutions&ndash; and that has been a recipe for success.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 32% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HNST">52-week high of $3.75 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.15</li>
<li>HNST Price Action: Shares of Honest Company fell 3.3% to close at $3.19 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tpb#NYSE">TPB</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 8, Turning Point Brands reported its third quarter financial results on Wednesday for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2023, revealing a 10.2% year-over-year decrease in Zig-Zag products net sales to $46.8 million. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TPB"> has a 52-week high </a> of $26.69.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.40</li>
<li>TPB Price Action: Shares of Turning Point Brands fell 1% to close at $26.07 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Universal Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uvv#NYSE">UVV</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 2, Universal Corporation reported a year-over-year increase in second-quarter adjusted EPS results. George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal, stated, &quot;Our fiscal year 2024 is developing very well with operating income for the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2023, up 30% and 46%, respectively, compared to the six months and quarter ended September 30, 2022.&quot; The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 13% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UVV"> 52-week high </a> of $67.80.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 82.83</li>
<li>UVV Price Action: Shares of Universal fell 0.2% to close at $67.18 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3>Mama&#39;s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mama#NASDAQ">MAMA</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 19, Mama&#39;s Creations priced its underwritten public offering of 5.63 million shares by certain selling stockholders affiliated with Matthew Brown and Karen Wolf at $3.50 per share. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 25% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $5.00.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.46</li>
<li>MAMA Price Action: Shares of Mama&#39;s Creations gained 0.2% to close at $4.92 on Tuesday.</li>
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Universal Corporation Provides Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial and Operational Update

Universal Corporation Receives NYSE Notice Regarding Filing of Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

Universal Corporation Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

Universal Corporation Provides Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial and Operational Update

Universal Corporation Announces 55th Annual Dividend Increase and Sets 2025 Annual Meeting Date

Universal Corporation Announces Appointment of Fay Manolios to Board of Directors

Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call

Universal Corporation's GHG Emissions Target Approved by SBTi

Universal Corporation Reports Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

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