Universal Corporation (UVV)
Consumer Defensive
Tobacco
52.70 $
-1.1%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Who owns Universal Corporation (UVV)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.4% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 84.3%.
Ownership Structure
Institutional ownership
Share of the stock held by institutional investors (funds, banks, insurers) according to regulatory filings.
84.3%
Insiders
Share of the stock held by the executives, founders and major shareholders of the company itself.
2.0%
Float
Share of stock freely tradable on the market — not locked up in the hands of founders, insiders, or major shareholders.
98.4%
Short % of float
Shares sold short as a percentage of the freely tradable float — high values signal many bets on falling prices.
8.4%
Shares Outstanding
Total number of shares issued. Price times share count gives market cap.
25Mio.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 15.28 | 3,807,886 | +0.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | 11.97 | 2,983,924 | +1.2 | 12/31/2025 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 7.12 | 1,774,857 | -0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 6.99 | 1,742,526 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.61 | 1,398,418 | -3.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.29 | 1,067,995 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 3.32 | 827,379 | -3.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.42 | 603,690 | -3.3 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 6.06 | 1,510,511 | +0.0 | 05/29/2026 |
| Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv | 3.03 | 754,099 | +0.6 | 04/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.