Yield on Cost (YOC): 6.17%
The yield on cost (YOC) is 6.17%.
UVV Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
6.17%
Yield on Cost for UVV
UVV now pays $3.32 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-27) | $55.19 | 6.02% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-23) | $54.55 | 6.09% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-26) | $50.51 | 6.57% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-30) | $58.24 | 5.70% |
| Buying today(at $53.79) | $53.79 | 6.17% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 6.17% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 1.3% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
6.17%
In 3 years
6.49%
In 5 years
6.71%
In 10 years
7.30%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Starting Yield
6.17%
Ending YOC
7.46%
Year 15 Dividend
$4.01
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$55.17
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $3.32 | — | 6.17% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $3.36 | +1.27% | 6.25% | $3.36 |
| Year 2 | $3.40 | +1.27% | 6.33% | $6.77 |
| Year 3 | $3.45 | +1.27% | 6.41% | $10.22 |
| Year 4 | $3.49 | +1.27% | 6.49% | $13.71 |
| Year 5 | $3.54 | +1.27% | 6.57% | $17.24 |
| Year 6 | $3.58 | +1.27% | 6.66% | $20.82 |
| Year 7 | $3.63 | +1.27% | 6.74% | $24.45 |
| Year 8 | $3.67 | +1.27% | 6.83% | $28.12 |
| Year 9 | $3.72 | +1.27% | 6.91% | $31.84 |
| Year 10 | $3.77 | +1.27% | 7.00% | $35.61 |
| Year 11 | $3.81 | +1.27% | 7.09% | $39.42 |
| Year 12 | $3.86 | +1.27% | 7.18% | $43.29 |
| Year 13 | $3.91 | +1.27% | 7.27% | $47.20 |
| Year 14 | $3.96 | +1.27% | 7.36% | $51.16 |
| Year 15 | $4.01 | +1.27% | 7.46% | $55.17 |
Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Universal Corporation (UVV)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for UVV stock is 6.17%.
About Universal Corporation
Universal Corporation is a global agricultural enterprise specializing in the processing and supply of leaf tobacco and a diverse range of plant-based ingredients. Its activities are organized into two primary segments: Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Within its Tobacco Operations, the company manages the entire supply chain, encompassing the procurement, financing, processing, packing, storage, and distribution of leaf tobacco to global manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. This includes sourcing and selling flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos predominantly for cigarette production, as well as dark air-cured tobaccos used in cigars, cigarillos, smokeless products, and pipe tobacco. Beyond raw material supply, Universal Corporation offers a suite of value-added services such as tobacco blending, comprehensive chemical and physical testing, custom cutting for manufacturers, the production of reconstituted leaf tobacco, and just-in-time inventory management. It also supports the electronic nicotine delivery systems market and provides smoke testing. Furthermore, its analytical capabilities extend to testing for crop protection agents and tobacco components in seeds, leaves, and final products like e-cigarette liquids and vapors, alongside detailed chemical compound analysis of finished tobacco products and their mainstream smoke. The Ingredients Operations segment leverages advanced manufacturing processes to create specialized vegetable and fruit-derived ingredients, botanical extracts, and flavorings, catering to both human and pet food industries. An additional aspect of its operations involves recycling waste generated from tobacco processing. Established in 1886, the company maintains its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Tobacco
- CEO
- Preston Douglas Wigner