Universal Corporation: Margin Pressures Keep Me On The Sidelines [Seeking Alpha]
Universal Corporation (UVV)
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Summary I remain concerned about declining margins as high green tobacco prices and rising interest expenses continue to squeeze profitability. Reliance on short-term debt to secure tobacco supply has raised notes payable to $581.1 million, increasing interest costs by $5.2 million YoY. Ongoing restructuring in Europe will add $10-$15 million in charges through FY 2026, further pressuring net income and free cash flow. State Street's reduced stake and a higher put/call ratio in the past quarter reflect increasing pessimism among institutional investors. Given these persistent headwinds, I'm maintaining my Hold rating, expecting gross margins to remain under pressure if green tobacco prices don't cool off. DanBrandenburg/E+ via Getty Images Since releasing my article on Universal Corporation ( NYSE: UVV ) in August this year, the share price has been trading sideways, returning just 2.6%, while the S&P returned 11.7%. As the Q2 FY2025 earnings report is set to This a
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- Universal Corporation Provides Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial and Operational UpdatePR Newswire
- Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase ProgramPR Newswire
- With 85% ownership of the shares, Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) is heavily dominated by institutional owners [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Universal Corporation Opens Enhanced Universal Ingredients Shank's CampusPR Newswire
- Universal Corporation Announces Leadership SuccessionPR Newswire
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- 11/12/24 - Form NT
- 11/12/24 - Form 8-K
- 11/7/24 - Form 8-K
- UVV's page on the SEC website