Universal Corporation (UVV) Stock Buyback History
TTM buyback yield N/A.
TTM buyback yield
N/A
Shareholder yield (TTM)
N/A
5Y share count change
0.1%
TTM buyback spend
N/A
SBC coverage (TTM)
0.00x
YoY change in spend
-100.0%
5Y CAGR of spend
-100.0%
Peak year (2017)
$178.37M
Cumulative spend
$947.30M
TTM metrics calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending (reported ).
Key takeaways
- Diluted share count is roughly flat (0.1%) over the last ~5 fiscal years — buybacks are offsetting dilution but not shrinking the float.
- Cash buyback spend has compounded at -100.0% per year over the latest 5-year window.
Buyback context per fiscal year
Annual repurchases alongside stock-based compensation, diluted share count and the year-over-year change — useful for SBC-coverage and dilution-offset reading at a glance.
| Year | Buybacks | SBC | Net | Shares (dil.) | YoY shares | Buyback yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $8.53M | −$8.53M | 0.03B | 0.3% | — |
| 2024 | $4.74M | $12.06M | −$7.32M | 0.03B | 0.4% | 0.37% |
| 2023 | $3.45M | $8.42M | −$4.97M | 0.02B | 0.1% | 0.26% |
| 2022 | $3.05M | $6.19M | −$3.13M | 0.02B | 0.5% | 0.21% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $6.11M | −$6.11M | 0.02B | -1.3% | — |
| 2020 | $33.46M | $5.63M | $27.83M | 0.03B | -0.9% | 3.06% |
| 2019 | $1.44M | $8.15M | −$6.71M | 0.03B | -0.7% | 0.10% |
| 2018 | $21.61M | $7.61M | $14.00M | 0.03B | 7.3% | 1.77% |
| 2017 | $178.37M | $6.47M | $171.89M | 0.02B | -14.6% | 9.98% |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $5.21M | −$5.21M | 0.03B | -1.4% | — |
| 2015 | $31.23M | $6.23M | $25.00M | 0.03B | -0.6% | 2.92% |
| 2014 | $14.14M | $6.28M | $7.87M | 0.03B | -0.3% | 1.09% |
| 2013 | $8.48M | $6.17M | $2.31M | 0.03B | 0.5% | 0.65% |
| 2012 | $4.00M | $5.99M | −$1.98M | 0.03B | 18.8% | 0.37% |
| 2011 | $46.93M | $0.00 | $46.93M | 0.02B | -19.6% | 4.65% |
| 2010 | $32.19M | $0.00 | $32.19M | 0.03B | -2.6% | 2.52% |
| 2009 | $111.07M | $0.00 | $111.07M | 0.03B | -5.3% | 14.86% |
| 2008 | $16.70M | $0.00 | $16.70M | 0.03B | 23.5% | 0.95% |
| 2007 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.03B | 1.3% | — |
| 2006 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.03B | -0.0% | — |
| 2005 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.03B | -3.6% | — |
| 2004 | $54.61M | $0.00 | $54.61M | 0.03B | -3.5% | 5.17% |
| 2003 | $54.61M | $0.00 | $54.61M | — | — | 5.56% |
| 2002 | $45.68M | $0.00 | $45.68M | 0.03B | -8.5% | 4.23% |
| 2001 | $40.67M | $0.00 | $40.67M | 0.03B | -9.8% | — |
| 2000 | $98.76M | $0.00 | $98.76M | 0.03B | -5.4% | — |
| 1999 | $93.00M | $0.00 | $93.00M | 0.04B | 0.7% | — |
| 1998 | $19.80M | $0.00 | $19.80M | 0.04B | 0.2% | — |
| 1997 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.04B | 0.1% | — |
| 1996 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0.04B | — | — |
| 1995 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| 1994 | $11.40M | $0.00 | $11.40M | — | — | — |
| 1993 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| 1992 | $1.30M | $0.00 | $1.30M | — | — | — |
| 1991 | $1.30M | $0.00 | $1.30M | — | — | — |
| 1990 | $15.30M | $0.00 | $15.30M | — | — | — |
Cash buyback spend (USD) — annual & quarterly history
Trailing-twelve-month and per-period cash repurchases for Universal Corporation (UVV) from the consolidated cash flow statement (line: common stock repurchased), in USD as filed.
Cash buyback spend over time for Universal Corporation (UVV)
Per-period cash repurchases
Cash buyback spend annual + quarterly history for Universal Corporation (UVV)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | -$4.74M | ||
| 2024 | $4.74M | +37.6% | +$1.30M | ||
| 2023 | $3.45M | +12.9% | +$395,000 | ||
| 2022 | $3.05M | — | +$3.05M | ||
| 2021 | $0 | -100.0% | -$33.46M | ||
| 2020 | $33.46M | +2218.6% | +$32.01M | ||
| 2019 | $1.44M | -93.3% | -$20.17M | ||
| 2018 | $21.61M | -87.9% | -$156.75M | ||
| 2017 | $178.37M | — | +$178.37M | ||
| 2016 | $0 | -100.0% | -$31.23M | ||
| 2015 | $31.23M | +120.8% | +$17.08M | ||
| 2014 | $14.14M | +66.8% | +$5.66M | ||
| 2013 | $8.48M | +111.8% | +$4.48M | ||
| 2012 | $4.00M | -91.5% | -$42.92M | ||
| 2011 | $46.93M | +45.8% | +$14.73M | ||
| 2010 | $32.19M | -71.0% | -$78.88M | ||
| 2009 | $111.07M | +565.1% | +$94.37M | ||
| 2008 | $16.70M | — | +$16.70M | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | -100.0% | -$54.61M | ||
| 2004 | $54.61M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $54.61M | +19.5% | +$8.93M | ||
| 2002 | $45.68M | +12.3% | +$5.01M | ||
| 2001 | $40.67M | -58.8% | -$58.08M | ||
| 2000 | $98.76M | +6.2% | +$5.76M | ||
| 1999 | $93.00M | +369.7% | +$73.20M | ||
| 1998 | $19.80M | — | +$19.80M | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | -100.0% | -$11.40M | ||
| 1994 | $11.40M | — | +$11.40M | ||
| 1993 | $0 | -100.0% | -$1.30M | ||
| 1992 | $1.30M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $1.30M | -91.5% | -$14.00M | ||
| 1990 | $15.30M | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Universal Corporation (UVV) reported buyback spend of $0 – plunged 100.0% year-over-year.
Universal Corporation buyback spend compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -100.0%, with a net decline across the window.
Universal Corporation buyback spend plunged from $178.37M in 2017 to $0 in 2025, a 100.0% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum buyback spend sits at $178.37M (2017); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1993.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 8th; the peer median for buyback spend is $951.50M.
Universal Corporation Buyback Spend 2025: $0
Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2025 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2024.
Universal Corporation Buyback Spend 2024: $4.74M
Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2024 was $4.74M, surged 37.6% from 2023.
Universal Corporation Buyback Spend 2023: $3.45M
Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2023 was $3.45M, grew 12.9% from 2022.
Universal Corporation Buyback Spend 2022: $3.05M
Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2022 was $3.05M.
Universal Corporation Buyback Spend 2021: $0
Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers by buyback spend
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart (WMT) | $8.09B | Consumer Defensive |
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | $6.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $1.00B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group (MO) | $1.00B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco (COST) | $903.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | $746.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | $103.65M | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Share count history
Diluted weighted-average shares drive the EPS denominator and per-share capital-return maths. A falling diluted share count means buybacks are outpacing dilution from stock-based compensation and option exercises.
Diluted vs basic shares (annual)
Year-over-year change in diluted shares
Green is fewer shares vs the prior fiscal year (net repurchase); red is growth (dilution). The earliest year shown has no prior year to compare.
Dividend & buyback yield over time
Stacked annual yields — buyback yield (TTM cash repurchases ÷ market cap) plus dividend yield from the same fiscal-year-end key-metrics period — show how total cash return per dollar of equity has evolved.
Buybacks vs stock-based compensation
Annual cash repurchases set against stock-based compensation. Coverage above 1× means buybacks fully offset the equity dilution from SBC. TTM coverage: 0.00×.
Capital allocation mix
How Universal Corporation splits cash returned to shareholders between dividends and buybacks, plus the headroom on free cash flow that's still available for additional repurchases.
Buybacks vs dividends (share of cash returned)
Buyback capacity (TTM)
Free cash flow minus dividends paid versus actual TTM repurchases — the headroom bar shows how much of post-dividend FCF is still being deployed elsewhere.
Headroom $0.00 (TTM FCF − TTM dividends, clamped at zero).
Data & methodology
Where do buyback, dividend and compensation figures come from?
Cash buyback spend (common stock repurchased), dividends paid and stock-based compensation come from Universal Corporation's consolidated cash flow statements — quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC filings, in USD as reported.
How are diluted shares and yields calculated?
Diluted weighted-average share counts come from the income statement (EPS denominator). Trailing twelve-month (TTM) aggregates sum the four most recent reported quarters. Buyback and dividend yields divide TTM cash flows by market capitalisation at the latest quarter-end.
How is buyback capacity defined?
Capacity compares TTM repurchases to free cash flow after dividends: operating cash flow minus capital expenditure, minus dividends paid, versus actual buybacks over the same trailing window.
Is this investment advice?
No. Figures are for informational and educational use only. Past buybacks and dividends do not predict future returns.
Frequently asked questions
Does Universal Corporation buy back its own stock?
Yes, Universal Corporation (UVV) has repurchased shares in recent periods. See the history table and charts on this page for amounts and trends.
Is Universal Corporation diluting shareholders?
Compare stock-based compensation (SBC) to buybacks in the chart above. Net effect varies by year; see annual buyback vs SBC bars and the history table.
How has Universal Corporation's share count changed?
Diluted weighted average shares changed by about 0.1% over roughly five fiscal years (annual income statement data).
What is Universal Corporation's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for Universal Corporation (UVV) is $0 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation buyback spend changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) buyback spend changed -100.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation buyback spend?
Universal Corporation (UVV) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is -100.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $178.37M in 2017.
What was Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) buyback spend in 2024 was $4.74M.
What was Universal Corporation buyback spend in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) buyback spend in 2025 was $0.
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