The company reported ($0.20) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by ($0.45), FiscalAI reports. Universal Stock Down 1.4%NYSE:UVV traded down $0.73 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $52.03. Get Our Latest Report on UVVInsider Transactions at UniversalIn other Universal news, Director Robert C. Sledd sold 2,845 shares of Universal stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 3rd. Neutral Sentiment: Universal announced a leadership transition plan for its Ingredients segment, with J. Patrick O’Keefe intending to retire; investors may look for details on the successor and turnaround strategy. Negative Sentiment: Revenue fell 12% to $523.8 million, missing the $587.0 million consensus estimate.