Universal Corporation

The dividend has not been reduced for 18 consecutive years.The forecast annual dividend is $3.30 per share or unit, with a forecast yield of 7.31%.Dividend on equity (DOE) is 5.87%, +0.25 points year over year.

Dividend on equity (DOE) is the annual dividend as a percentage of shareholders’ equity. Because it is less affected by temporary earnings swings, it helps assess the continuity of a company’s shareholder return policy.