Intech Investment Management Boosts Universal Corporation Stake

Institutional investor increases holding in tobacco leaf supplier by over 300%

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:55am

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Intech Investment Management LLC increased its position in Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV) by 306.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 84,568 shares of the company's stock, up from 20,819 shares previously.

Why it matters

Universal Corporation is a major global supplier of leaf tobacco, serving major tobacco manufacturers. Intech's significant increase in its stake suggests the investment firm sees value in Universal's business and growth potential.

The details

Intech Investment Management purchased an additional 63,749 shares of Universal Corporation during the third quarter, bringing its total holding to 84,568 shares. This represents a 306.2% increase in Intech's position. At the end of the reporting period, Intech's stake in Universal was valued at $4,725,000, or 0.34% of the company's outstanding shares.

  • Intech Investment Management increased its position in Universal Corporation during the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The players

Intech Investment Management LLC

An institutional investment management firm that increased its stake in Universal Corporation by over 300% in the third quarter.

Universal Corporation

A global agribusiness company primarily engaged in the procurement, processing and sale of leaf tobacco, serving major multinational tobacco manufacturers.

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The takeaway

Intech Investment Management's significant increase in its Universal Corporation stake suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in the tobacco leaf supplier's business, despite broader market concerns.