Universal Corporation is projected to rise to $61.54 by 2027, a +19% move from its current price of $51.62. UVV is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $51.08 | $51.64 | $52.21 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $50.87 | $51.67 | $52.48 | +0.09% |
| Jul 15 | $50.71 | $51.69 | $52.68 | +0.13% |
| Jul 16 | $50.58 | $51.71 | $52.86 | +0.18% |
| Jul 17 | $50.48 | $51.73 | $53.02 | +0.22% |
| Jul 18 | $50.38 | $51.76 | $53.17 | +0.26% |
| Jul 19 | $50.29 | $51.78 | $53.31 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $50.29 | $51.78 | $53.31 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $49.84 | $51.94 | $54.12 | +0.62% |
| Week 3 | $49.54 | $52.10 | $54.80 | +0.93% |
| Week 4 | $49.30 | $52.26 | $55.40 | +1.24% |
| Week 5 | $49.12 | $52.42 | $55.95 | +1.55% |
| Week 6 | $48.96 | $52.58 | $56.47 | +1.87% |
| Week 7 | $48.83 | $52.75 | $56.97 | +2.18% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Universal Corporation is a business-to-business agriproducts company that provides leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients to food and beverage end markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations, serving consumer product manufacturers and retailers with a range of services such as custom blending, chemical and physical testing of tobacco, service cutting, reconstituted leaf tobacco manufacturing, and just-in-time product delivery services; it also supplies liquid nicotine for tobacco products manufacturers and recycled waste materials from tobacco production. Universal is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
The Ingredients Operations segment engages in the production of specialty plant-based ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, fruit and vegetable juices, concentrates, pomaces, ciders, purees, nutraceuticals, fruit fibers, seeds, seed powders, dehydrated products, botanical extracts, distillates, natural flavors, colors, and other value-added products for consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and retailers, as well as food and beverage companies.
Overall, Universal operates in the Consumer Defensive category, providing a diversified mix of tobacco-related products and plant-based ingredients to global customers.
Universal Corporation (UVV) is classified in the Consumer Defensive sector and is currently priced at $52.16 with a market cap of $1.3B. It is ranked 2362 by market capitalization. The near-term price path incorporates a neutral signal in 2026, with a forecasted average price of $52.16 for the year and a potential up to $71.02 at the high end, indicating limited movement on average in the first forecast year.
Looking further out, the forecast shows a bullish trajectory beyond 2026, with the average price rising to $63.20 in 2027 and continuing to grow through 2030 and beyond. By 2030 the average forecast is $99.42 and the max $135.65, with a 90.6% ROI indicating substantial upside from current levels. The longer-horizon outlook extends to 2040 and 2050, with notable increases in expected average prices and strong bullish sentiment through 2050.
A major floor 4.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 5.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 7.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key UVV support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of UVV market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $51.65 | Sell | $51.73 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $52.09 | Sell | $51.98 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $52.51 | Sell | $52.37 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $53.24 | Sell | $52.87 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $53.02 | Sell | $53.15 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $53.39 | Sell | $53.53 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 43.52 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 22.88 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -81.19 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -90.04 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.09 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -1.99 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.23 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 9.96 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.10 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.30 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 42.16 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.55 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -64.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 51.59 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 10.38 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.56 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral, with RSI(14) at 40. The price is trading below both the SMA50 ($53.41) and the SMA200 ($53.62), suggesting a mild near-term softness. The stock sits between support at $51.16 and resistance at $55.23, within a 30-day range of $47.69 to $57.05.
Additionally, the stock exhibits about 30% annualized volatility, indicating notable swings and a higher risk-reward for short-term moves.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.85 | $51.62 | $69.30 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $50.41 | $61.54 | $78.56 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $60.35 | $75.07 | $98.42 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $71.10 | $89.80 | $120.24 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $74.49 | $95.36 | $129.99 | +85% | Bullish | |
| $82.44 | $106.83 | $147.93 | +107% | Bullish | |
| $85.74 | $112.36 | $157.80 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $86.33 | $114.33 | $162.63 | +121% | Bullish | |
| $98.33 | $131.51 | $189.31 | +155% | Bullish | |
| $114.89 | $155.12 | $225.78 | +201% | Bullish | |
| $147.46 | $207.65 | $316.74 | +302% | Bullish | |
| $320.12 | $483.46 | $790.49 | +837% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $50.85 | $51.62 | $61.19 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $45.51 | $53.27 | $63.70 | +3.19% |
| September 2026 | $45.69 | $53.73 | $64.76 | +0.87% |
| October 2026 | $44.98 | $53.12 | $64.44 | -1.14% |
| November 2026 | $45.85 | $54.34 | $66.28 | +2.29% |
| December 2026 | $47.54 | $56.52 | $69.30 | +4.02% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month UVV forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, UVV is projected to trade between $50.85 and $69.30, averaging $51.62 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $51.62. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Universal Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $61.54, within a $50.41 to $78.56 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +19% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2028, UVV could reach as high as $98.42, with a base case around $75.07 and support toward $60.35 — roughly +45% from $51.62. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect UVV to range from $71.10 to $120.24 through 2029. The $89.80 average target implies a +74% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The UVV price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $95.36 (low $74.49, high $129.99) — a potential gain of +85% on today's $51.62. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2031, UVV is projected to trade between $82.44 and $147.93, averaging $106.83 — a potential gain of +107% from today's $51.62. That is up +12% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Universal Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $112.36, within a $85.74 to $157.80 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +118% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2033, UVV could reach as high as $162.63, with a base case around $114.33 and support toward $86.33 — roughly +121% from $51.62. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect UVV to range from $98.33 to $189.31 through 2034. The $131.51 average target implies a +155% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The UVV price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $155.12 (low $114.89, high $225.78) — a potential gain of +201% on today's $51.62. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2040, UVV is projected to trade between $147.46 and $316.74, averaging $207.65 — a potential gain of +302% from today's $51.62. That is up +34% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Universal Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $483.46, within a $320.12 to $790.49 range. That is up +133% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +837% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in UVV today (≈ 19.372336 UVV) could be worth
$9,365.72
+$8,365.72 (+837%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected UVV price of $483.46 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in UVVwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in UVV on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 17.094017 UVV) would be worth
$882.39
-$117.61 (-11.8%) today · 0.88× · US Dollar
Based on a UVV entry price of $58.5 vs. today's $51.62.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $51.62 | $1,000 | +0.0% |
| 1 month ago | $54.33 | $950.12 | -5.0% |
| 3 months ago | $53.43 | $966.12 | -3.4% |
| 6 months ago | $54.26 | $951.35 | -4.9% |
| 1 year ago | $58.5 | $882.39 | -11.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $53.58 | $963.42 | -3.7% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $100.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $100.00: $2.49B
The multi-year forecast points to a bullish path underway after 2026, with rising average prices and expanding upside. For 2027 the avg is $63.20 with a 21.2% ROI and bullish sentiment; by 2028 the avg climbs to $78.94 and ROI 51.4%. The trajectory accelerates through 2029 ($93.56 avg, ROI 79.4%) and 2030 ($99.42 avg, ROI 90.6%), continuing to 2031 ($113.67 avg, ROI 117.9%), 2032 ($117.54 avg, ROI 125.3%), and 2033 ($119.82 avg, ROI 129.7%).
Key milestones include 2040 with an avg of $228.02 and ROI 337.1%, and 2050 with an avg of $526.11 and ROI 908.6%, all under bullish sentiment. The forecast paints a long arc of growth from 2027 onward, culminating in very high projected prices by 2050. These are estimates and not guarantees, and outcomes may vary with market and industry conditions.
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The forecasted average price for 2030 is $99.42 with an estimated ROI of 90.6%, compared with today’s price of $52.16.
Forecasts turn bullish from 2027 onward, with rising average prices (e.g., $63.20 in 2027 and $99.42 in 2030) and positive ROI figures (e.g., 21.2% in 2027 and 90.6% in 2030), though these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes, the 2030 forecast lists a max of $135.65, with an average of $99.42 and a 90.6% ROI.
The current price is $52.16 and the market cap is $1.3B.
RSI(14) is 40, with SMA50 at $53.41 and SMA200 at $53.62. Support is at $51.16 and resistance at $55.23, within a 30-day range of $47.69 to $57.05, and the annualized volatility is 30%.
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