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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.3%, FCF Yield is 9.6%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%, Dist 3Y High is -3.8%
Key risks
UVSP key risks include [1] heightened credit risk from a significant charge-off linked to suspected fraud and [2] a substantial concentration of loans within specific industries.
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -47%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -25%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.3%, FCF Yield is 9.6%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -47%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 29%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Online Banking & Lending.
5 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%, Dist 3Y High is -3.8%
6 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -25%
7 Key risks
UVSP key risks include [1] heightened credit risk from a significant charge-off linked to suspected fraud and [2] a substantial concentration of loans within specific industries.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

UVSP Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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For the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to December 20, 2025, Univest Financial (UVSP) experienced an approximate 8.5% stock movement, with an 8.1% jump noted around late November 2025. This movement can be attributed to several key factors:

1. Strong Third Quarter Earnings Per Share (EPS) Beat: Univest Financial reported earnings of $0.89 per share for the last quarter, significantly surpassing the estimated $0.77 per share, which resulted in a 16.34% positive surprise.

2. Revenue Exceeding Expectations: The company's revenue for the last quarter reached $83.25 million, exceeding the estimated $81.90 million.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
UVSP Return-21%50%-10%-12%39%21%58%
Peers Return
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
UVSP Win Rate42%67%42%50%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate66% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
UVSP Max Drawdown-48%-0%-20%-36%-15%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/19/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventUVSPS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-48.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven92.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven545 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-48.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven94.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven347 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-36.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven56.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,144 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-57.9%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven137.5%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1,480 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, AVBC, LSBK, NU


In The Past

Univest Financial's stock fell -48.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/6/2022. A -48.1% loss requires a 92.7% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
13.5%13.5%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.0%2.0%-0.5%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.8%-4.8%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-12.1%-12.1%-12.1%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
13.5%13.5%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.0%2.0%-0.5%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.8%-4.8%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-12.1%-12.1%-12.1%

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Peer Comparisons for Univest Financial

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Financials

UVSPNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameUnivest .NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Price34.1112.2323.2717.4314.7816.3416.88
Mkt Cap1.00.30.20.30.179.10.3
Rev LTM3202696396279,600182
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM94-520193593,66627
FCF 3Y Avg82-22916-51,96816
CFO LTM99-519203994,04030
CFO 3Y Avg87-22818-52,18818

Growth & Margins

UVSPNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameUnivest .NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Rev Chg LTM9.0%21.8%18.0%-10.2%22.3%18.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.7%31.6%0.3%-1.2%62.1%4.7%
Rev Chg Q13.5%20.7%22.9%26.1%20.2%30.2%21.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.2%4.7%5.2%6.3%4.8%7.1%5.0%
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM30.9%-193.4%31.5%41.2%34.3%42.1%32.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg28.3%-91.8%31.1%-20.2%21.7%21.7%
FCF/Rev LTM29.5%-193.4%30.8%36.8%32.1%38.2%31.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg26.6%-91.9%27.1%-18.9%18.7%18.9%

Valuation

UVSPNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameUnivest .NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
Mkt Cap1.00.30.20.30.179.10.3
P/S3.11.23.33.44.18.23.3
P/EBIT-------
P/E11.35.312.9-63.116.031.312.1
P/CFO9.9-0.610.48.211.819.610.2
Total Yield11.4%18.9%11.2%-1.6%7.5%3.2%9.3%
Dividend Yield2.6%0.0%3.4%0.0%1.3%0.0%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg11.8%-76.1%9.5%--2.1%5.8%
D/E0.42.40.10.90.00.00.2
Net D/E-0.51.7-1.4-0.0-1.2-0.3-0.4

Returns

UVSPNEWTATLOAVBCLSBKNUMedian
NameUnivest .NewtekOneAmes Nat.Avidia B.Lake Sho.Nu  
1M Rtn13.2%26.0%12.1%15.5%5.4%4.3%12.6%
3M Rtn10.1%1.2%13.4%11.0%13.6%1.1%10.6%
6M Rtn19.2%21.8%38.2%--34.6%28.2%
12M Rtn18.3%3.7%52.0%--58.2%35.2%
3Y Rtn45.4%-11.2%18.1%--326.6%31.7%
1M Excs Rtn10.3%23.1%9.2%12.6%2.5%1.4%9.7%
3M Excs Rtn9.3%-0.2%11.8%7.7%12.1%-1.9%8.5%
6M Excs Rtn1.5%5.1%20.4%--19.0%12.0%
12M Excs Rtn-0.0%-13.8%34.0%--26.7%13.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-25.3%-91.7%-53.2%--256.7%-39.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Banking7,6567,1057,0066,2345,283
Wealth Management5858544945
Insurance4945413634
Other1814221820
Total7,7817,2227,1226,3365,381


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity305,769
Short Interest: % Change Since 1115202515.1%
Average Daily Volume121,205
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.52
Basic Shares Quantity28,717,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/23/2025-0.5%0.1%2.1%
7/24/2025-6.2%-8.5%-4.2%
4/24/20253.3%3.8%4.9%
1/23/2025-0.3%1.9%-0.4%
10/24/20243.8%4.2%14.3%
7/25/20242.7%0.8%-1.5%
4/25/20242.7%10.1%11.9%
1/25/20242.1%1.7%-4.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141513
# Negative9810
Median Positive2.8%4.8%6.7%
Median Negative-3.6%-6.3%-3.7%
Max Positive5.6%20.0%30.0%
Max Negative-7.7%-13.2%-12.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251024202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025729202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025429202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024224202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241029202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024730202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024430202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023226202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231101202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023801202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023502202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221028202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022802202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022503202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Paquin Natalye 11102025Buy29.832005,966807,201Form