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Seaboard vs Universal: SEB and UVV compared
Seaboard is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $617M for Universal (Q2 FY27). Seaboard is growing faster (+9% against -18% a year earlier). Universal is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.9% against 0.5%.
Where the money goes: SEB and UVV
Seaboard (SEB) · Q3 2026
Seaboard, Q3 2026: revenue $2.8B (+9% year over year), operating margin 0.5%, net earnings $29.0M, operating cash flow $266M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Universal (UVV) · Q2 FY27
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.
| Seaboard (SEB) | Universal (UVV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $2.8B | $617M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | -18% |
| Gross margin | 4.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Net earnings | $29.0M | $12.6M |
| Net margin | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $266M | −$96.7M |
| Free cash flow | $165M | — |
| Market value | $3.5B | $994M |
| P/E | 6.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $67.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Seaboard
- CT&M: $1.5B (54%)
- Pork Segment: $461M (17%)
- Marine: $425M (15%)
- Liquid Fuels: $312M (11%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Seaboard or Universal?
Seaboard is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $617M for Universal (Q2 FY27).
Is Seaboard or Universal growing faster?
Seaboard is growing faster (+9% against -18% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Seaboard or Universal?
Universal is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.9% against 0.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.