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Universal (UVV) Q2 FY27 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $617M for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), -18% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.9%, net earnings $12.6M (2.0% of revenue).
Universal, Q2 FY27: revenue $617M (-18% year over year), operating margin 6.9%, net earnings $12.6M, operating cash flow −$96.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $617M | +19% | -18% |
| Operating profit | $42.6M | 19× | -37% |
| Net earnings | $12.6M | — | -63% |
| Operating cash flow | −$96.7M | — | -395% |
What changed
Revenue was $617.4M in Q2 FY27, down 18% year over year and up 19% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $42.6M, a 6.9% margin (down 2.1 points year over year). Total costs fell 16% while revenue fell 18%. Net earnings were $12.6M, down 63% year over year. The effective tax rate was 34.7%.
Operating cash flow was −$96.7M. Non-cash charges added back $13.0M of depreciation and amortization and $1.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $128.3M. Capital expenditures of $19.6M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$116.3M.
Questions
What was Universal's revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $617M for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), -18% from a year earlier and +19% from the quarter before.
Was Universal profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $42.6M (6.9% of revenue) and net earnings $12.6M.
Source: Universal 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.