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Universal (UVV) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Feb 9, 2026
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -8% from a year earlier and +14% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.6%, net earnings $33.2M (3.9% of revenue).
Universal, Q3 FY26: revenue $853M (-8% year over year), operating margin 9.6%, net earnings $33.2M, operating cash flow $114M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $853M | +14% | -8% |
| Operating profit | $82.0M | +21% | -21% |
| Net earnings | $33.2M | -3% | -44% |
| Operating cash flow | $114M | +249% | -47% |
| Free cash flow | $95.1M | +301% | -52% |
What changed
Revenue was $853.2M in Q3 FY26, down 8% year over year and up 14% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $82.0M, a 9.6% margin (down 1.6 points year over year). Total costs fell 6% while revenue fell 8%. Net earnings were $33.2M, down 44% year over year. The effective tax rate was 37.8%.
Operating cash flow was $114.3M (down 47% year over year), 275% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $13.0M of depreciation and amortization and $1.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $58.4M. Capital expenditures of $19.2M left free cash flow of $95.1M.
Questions
What was Universal's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Universal (UVV) reported revenue of $853M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -8% from a year earlier and +14% from the quarter before.
Was Universal profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $82.0M (9.6% of revenue) and net earnings $33.2M.
Source: Universal 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.