Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) Shares Purchased by Brevan Howard Capital Management LP

Brevan Howard Capital Management LP raised its position in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) by 20.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,806 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 994 shares during the quarter. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP’s holdings in Universal were worth $318,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Sterling Capital Management LLC grew its position in Universal by 828.9% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 771 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 688 shares during the last quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in Universal in the 3rd quarter valued at about $48,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp purchased a new stake in Universal during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $56,000. US Bancorp DE lifted its position in Universal by 325.7% during the 4th quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,758 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,000 after acquiring an additional 1,345 shares during the period. Finally, SBI Securities Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Universal in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $111,000. 81.00% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Universal Price Performance

Universal stock opened at $58.09 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $54.93 and a 200-day simple moving average of $54.08. Universal Co. has a 12 month low of $45.19 and a 12 month high of $59.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 2.60 and a quick ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion, a PE ratio of 11.95 and a beta of 0.71.

Universal (NYSE:UVV) last issued its earnings results on Monday, April 21st. The company reported $2.37 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $937.19 million for the quarter. Universal had a net margin of 4.31% and a return on equity of 8.92%.

Universal Profile

Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations; and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in the procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products.