Capital Expenditures for Universal Corporation (UVV)
According to Universal Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $48.02M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$48.02M
YoY change
-5.2%
5Y CAGR
+12.2%
Peak year (1994)
$122.30M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.07B
CapEx history chart for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62.60M | -5.2% | ||
| 2024 | $66.01M | +20.7% | ||
| 2023 | $54.67M | +2.8% | ||
| 2022 | $53.20M | -19.6% | ||
| 2021 | $66.15M | +87.8% | ||
| 2020 | $35.23M | -9.1% | ||
| 2019 | $38.76M | +13.9% | ||
| 2018 | $34.04M | -4.5% | ||
| 2017 | $35.63M | -24.4% | ||
| 2016 | $47.15M | -19.2% | ||
| 2015 | $58.38M | +27.3% | ||
| 2014 | $45.85M | +48.9% | ||
| 2013 | $30.78M | -19.4% | ||
| 2012 | $38.17M | -2.4% | ||
| 2011 | $39.13M | -32.0% | ||
| 2010 | $57.58M | +61.5% | ||
| 2009 | $35.66M | +28.7% | ||
| 2008 | $27.70M | +10.0% | ||
| 2007 | $25.18M | -66.1% | ||
| 2006 | $74.22M | -29.8% | ||
| 2005 | $105.76M | -8.4% | ||
| 2004 | $115.40M | +4.2% | ||
| 2003 | $110.79M | +81.2% | ||
| 2002 | $61.15M | +0.5% | ||
| 2001 | $60.84M | -12.1% | ||
| 2000 | $69.20M | -28.4% | ||
| 1999 | $96.70M | +64.5% | ||
| 1998 | $58.80M | +66.6% | ||
| 1997 | $35.30M | -65.3% | ||
| 1996 | $101.70M | +123.0% | ||
| 1995 | $45.60M | -62.7% | ||
| 1994 | $122.30M | +159.7% | ||
| 1993 | $47.10M | +5.6% | ||
| 1992 | $44.60M | +40.3% | ||
| 1991 | $31.80M | -15.6% | ||
| 1990 | $37.70M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Universal Corporation's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Universal Corporation (UVV) reported capital expenditures of $62.60M – declined 5.2% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Universal Corporation capital expenditures expanded at a +12.2% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Universal Corporation capital expenditures peaked at $122.30M in 1994; the latest annual figure is $62.60M in 2025 (48.8% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $122.30M was reported in 1994. The lowest in the available history was $25.18M in 2007.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.94B.
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures by Year
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures 2025: $62.60M
Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2025 was $62.60M, declined 5.2% below 2024.
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures 2024: $66.01M
Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2024 was $66.01M, grew 20.7% from 2023.
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures 2023: $54.67M
Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2023 was $54.67M, edged up 2.8% from 2022.
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures 2022: $53.20M
Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2022 was $53.20M, declined 19.6% below 2021.
Universal Corporation Capital Expenditures 2021: $66.15M
Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2021 was $66.15M.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $26.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's capital expenditures?
Latest reported capital expenditures for Universal Corporation (UVV) is $48.02M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) capital expenditures changed -5.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation capital expenditures?
Universal Corporation (UVV) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +12.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $122.30M in 1994.
What was Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) capital expenditures in 2024 was $66.01M.
What was Universal Corporation capital expenditures in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) capital expenditures in 2025 was $62.60M.
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