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Universal (UVV) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2025
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $593M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -0.6% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.7%, net earnings $8.5M (1.4% of revenue).
Universal, Q1 FY26: revenue $593M (-0.6% year over year), operating margin 5.7%, net earnings $8.5M, operating cash flow −$205M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $593M | -14% | -0.6% |
| Operating profit | $33.8M | -21% | +96% |
| Net earnings | $8.5M | -9% | 65× |
| Operating cash flow | −$205M | -229% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $592.6M in Q1 FY26, down 1% year over year and down 14% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $33.8M, a 5.7% margin (up 2.8 points year over year). Total costs fell 4% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $8.5M, up 6436% year over year. The effective tax rate was 27.1%.
Operating cash flow was −$205.1M. Non-cash charges added back $13.6M of depreciation and amortization and $7.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $240.6M. Capital expenditures of $12.1M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$217.2M.
Questions
What was Universal's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $593M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -0.6% from a year earlier and -14% from the quarter before.
Was Universal profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $33.8M (5.7% of revenue) and net earnings $8.5M.
Source: Universal 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.