What's Next: Universal's Earnings Preview
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Universal (NYSE:UVV) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2026-02-09. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Universal to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92.
Anticipation surrounds Universal's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
Earnings History Snapshot
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.02, which was followed by a 5.34% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Universal's past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 1.34 | ||||
| EPS Actual | 1.36 | 0.38 | 0.8 | 1.45 | 2.27 |
| Price Change % | 5.00 | -5.00 | 10.0 | 5.00 | 1.00 |
Universal Share Price Analysis
Shares of Universal were trading at $58.67 as of February 05. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 8.67%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release.
To track all earnings releases for Universal visit their earnings calendar on our site.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.