EPS (Diluted) for Universal Corporation (UVV)
According to Universal Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $3.39. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.39
YoY change
-20.9%
5Y CAGR
+5.7%
Peak year (2010)
$5.68
Latest annual
$3.78
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.78 | -20.9% | ||
| 2024 | $4.78 | -3.8% | ||
| 2023 | $4.97 | +43.2% | ||
| 2022 | $3.47 | -1.7% | ||
| 2021 | $3.53 | +23.4% | ||
| 2020 | $2.86 | -30.4% | ||
| 2019 | $4.11 | -0.7% | ||
| 2018 | $4.14 | +370.5% | ||
| 2017 | $0.88 | -77.6% | ||
| 2016 | $3.92 | -3.4% | ||
| 2015 | $4.06 | -22.7% | ||
| 2014 | $5.25 | +12.7% | ||
| 2013 | $4.66 | +43.4% | ||
| 2012 | $3.25 | -40.0% | ||
| 2011 | $5.42 | -4.6% | ||
| 2010 | $5.68 | +31.5% | ||
| 2009 | $4.32 | +16.8% | ||
| 2008 | $3.70 | +227.4% | ||
| 2007 | $1.13 | +264.5% | ||
| 2006 | $0.31 | -91.7% | ||
| 2005 | $3.73 | -13.3% | ||
| 2004 | $4.30 | +7.5% | ||
| 2003 | $4.00 | -2.0% | ||
| 2002 | $4.08 | +8.2% | ||
| 2001 | $3.77 | -0.8% | ||
| 2000 | $3.80 | -4.8% | ||
| 1999 | $3.99 | +39.0% | ||
| 1998 | $2.87 | +39.3% | ||
| 1997 | $2.06 | +182.2% | ||
| 1996 | $0.73 | +180.8% | ||
| 1995 | $0.26 | -89.1% | ||
| 1994 | $2.39 | +11.2% | ||
| 1993 | $2.15 | +194.5% | ||
| 1992 | $0.73 | -35.4% | ||
| 1991 | $1.13 | -28.9% | ||
| 1990 | $1.59 | -11.2% | ||
| 1989 | $1.79 | +9.8% | ||
| 1988 | $1.63 | +19.0% | ||
| 1987 | $1.37 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Universal Corporation's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual diluted EPS for Universal Corporation (UVV) came in at $3.78 – declined 20.9% year-over-year.
Universal Corporation diluted EPS compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +5.7%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Universal Corporation diluted EPS plunged from $5.68 in 2010 to $3.78 in 2025, a 33.5% drawdown.
2010 marks the peak diluted EPS at $5.68, with the historical low of $0.26 recorded in 1995.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 6th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $5.05.
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) by Year
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2025: $3.78
Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2025 was $3.78, declined 20.9% below 2024.
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2024: $4.78
Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2024 was $4.78, edged down 3.8% below 2023.
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2023: $4.97
Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2023 was $4.97, surged 43.2% from 2022.
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2022: $3.47
Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2022 was $3.47, edged down 1.7% below 2021.
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) 2021: $3.53
Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2021 was $3.53.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $18.21 | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $7.26 | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $6.51 | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $6.00 | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $4.11 | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $3.04 | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $2.73 | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $1.94 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's diluted EPS?
Latest reported diluted EPS for Universal Corporation (UVV) is $3.39 (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted EPS changed -20.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation diluted EPS?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +5.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $5.68 in 2010.
What was Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted EPS in 2024 was $4.78.
What was Universal Corporation diluted EPS in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted EPS in 2025 was $3.78.
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