Gross Profit for Universal Corporation (UVV)
According to Universal Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $529.07M USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
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)
$529.07M
YoY change
+2.4%
5Y CAGR
+9.0%
Peak year (2004)
$2.64B
Cumulative gross profit
$21.42B
Gross Profit history chart for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548.88M | +2.4% | ||
| 2024 | $536.10M | +17.0% | ||
| 2023 | $458.29M | +12.1% | ||
| 2022 | $408.93M | +5.9% | ||
| 2021 | $386.00M | +8.2% | ||
| 2020 | $356.81M | -12.2% | ||
| 2019 | $406.59M | +9.3% | ||
| 2018 | $371.95M | -5.8% | ||
| 2017 | $394.68M | -3.1% | ||
| 2016 | $407.33M | -0.7% | ||
| 2015 | $410.27M | -5.3% | ||
| 2014 | $433.29M | -6.3% | ||
| 2013 | $462.42M | -2.0% | ||
| 2012 | $471.99M | -7.1% | ||
| 2011 | $508.33M | -6.3% | ||
| 2010 | $542.26M | +4.4% | ||
| 2009 | $519.34M | +20.7% | ||
| 2008 | $430.10M | -3.1% | ||
| 2007 | $443.75M | -23.4% | ||
| 2006 | $579.16M | -5.3% | ||
| 2005 | $611.37M | -76.8% | ||
| 2004 | $2.64B | +434.5% | ||
| 2003 | $493.35M | -7.1% | ||
| 2002 | $531.30M | -18.3% | ||
| 2001 | $650.03M | -2.0% | ||
| 2000 | $663.20M | -0.2% | ||
| 1999 | $664.70M | +9.9% | ||
| 1998 | $604.60M | +12.3% | ||
| 1997 | $538.60M | +13.7% | ||
| 1996 | $473.90M | +6.9% | ||
| 1995 | $443.20M | -0.3% | ||
| 1994 | $444.40M | +8.5% | ||
| 1993 | $409.50M | +8.0% | ||
| 1992 | $379.00M | -46.0% | ||
| 1991 | $702.20M | +157.3% | ||
| 1990 | $272.90M | -62.2% | ||
| 1989 | $721.40M | +8.1% | ||
| 1988 | $667.40M | +51.6% | ||
| 1987 | $440.20M | — |
Gross Profit 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 gross profit for Universal Corporation (UVV) came in at $548.88M – edged up 2.4% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Universal Corporation gross profit expanded at a +9.0% compound annual rate, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Universal Corporation gross profit peaked at $2.64B in 2004; the latest annual figure is $548.88M in 2025 (79.2% below peak).
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $2.64B in 2004 and its low of $272.90M in 1990.
Within Consumer Defensive, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $32.45B.
Universal Corporation Gross Profit by Year
Universal Corporation Gross Profit 2025: $548.88M
Universal Corporation gross profit in 2025 was $548.88M, edged up 2.4% from 2024.
Universal Corporation Gross Profit 2024: $536.10M
Universal Corporation gross profit in 2024 was $536.10M, grew 17.0% from 2023.
Universal Corporation Gross Profit 2023: $458.29M
Universal Corporation gross profit in 2023 was $458.29M, grew 12.1% from 2022.
Universal Corporation Gross Profit 2022: $408.93M
Universal Corporation gross profit in 2022 was $408.93M, grew 5.9% from 2021.
Universal Corporation Gross Profit 2021: $386.00M
Universal Corporation gross profit in 2021 was $386.00M.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $177.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $50.86B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $43.12B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $35.35B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $29.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $27.28B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $17.44B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $4.63B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's gross profit?
Latest reported gross profit for Universal Corporation (UVV) is $529.07M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation gross profit changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) gross profit changed +2.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation gross profit?
Universal Corporation (UVV) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +9.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation gross profit hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation gross profit reached its highest annual value of $2.64B in 2004.
What was Universal Corporation gross profit in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) gross profit in 2024 was $536.10M.
What was Universal Corporation gross profit in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) gross profit in 2025 was $548.88M.
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