Shares Outstanding for Universal Corporation (UVV)
According to Universal Corporation's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported diluted shares outstanding is 25.19M. Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding is the share count used to compute per-share metrics like EPS. Buybacks lower it; new issuance, stock-based compensation, and convertible securities raise it. Multiply by the stock price for market capitalization.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingShares OutstandingSwitch metric
Latest period
25.19M
YoY change
+0.3%
5Y CAGR
+0.0%
Peak year (1999)
35.39M
Latest annual
25.13M
Shares Outstanding history chart for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
Shares Outstanding history table for Universal Corporation (UVV) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Shares Outstanding | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.13M | +0.3% | ||
| 2024 | 25.04M | +0.4% | ||
| 2023 | 24.94M | +0.1% | ||
| 2022 | 24.92M | +0.5% | ||
| 2021 | 24.79M | -1.3% | ||
| 2020 | 25.11M | -0.9% | ||
| 2019 | 25.33M | -0.7% | ||
| 2018 | 25.51M | +7.3% | ||
| 2017 | 23.77M | -14.6% | ||
| 2016 | 27.83M | -1.4% | ||
| 2015 | 28.22M | -0.6% | ||
| 2014 | 28.39M | -0.3% | ||
| 2013 | 28.48M | +0.5% | ||
| 2012 | 28.34M | +18.8% | ||
| 2011 | 23.86M | -19.6% | ||
| 2010 | 29.66M | -2.6% | ||
| 2009 | 30.47M | -5.3% | ||
| 2008 | 32.19M | +23.5% | ||
| 2007 | 26.05M | +1.3% | ||
| 2006 | 25.71M | -0.0% | ||
| 2005 | 25.72M | 0.0% | ||
| 2004 | 25.72M | -3.6% | ||
| 2003 | 26.68M | -3.5% | ||
| 2002 | 27.64M | -8.5% | ||
| 2001 | 30.20M | -9.8% | ||
| 2000 | 33.48M | -5.4% | ||
| 1999 | 35.39M | +0.7% | ||
| 1998 | 35.16M | +0.2% | ||
| 1997 | 35.10M | +0.1% | ||
| 1996 | 35.07M | -0.9% | ||
| 1995 | 35.38M | +5.4% | ||
| 1994 | 33.56M | +2.0% | ||
| 1993 | 32.88M | +0.3% | ||
| 1992 | 32.78M | -0.3% | ||
| 1991 | 32.88M | -2.9% | ||
| 1990 | 33.86M | -0.2% | ||
| 1989 | 33.93M | -1.4% | ||
| 1988 | 34.41M | 0.0% | ||
| 1987 | 34.41M | — |
Shares Outstanding 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
Universal Corporation (UVV) most recent annual diluted shares outstanding stands at 25.13M (2025) – edged up 0.3% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding delivered a +0.0% annualised rate; sustaining 4 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding declined from 35.39M in 1999 to 25.13M in 2025, a 29.0% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum diluted shares outstanding sits at 35.39M (1999); the minimum reading of 23.77M dates to 2017.
Within Consumer Defensive, Universal Corporation (UVV) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted shares outstanding is 1.62B.
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding by Year
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding 2025: 25.13M
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2025 was 25.13M, edged up 0.3% from 2024.
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding 2024: 25.04M
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2024 was 25.04M, edged up 0.4% from 2023.
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding 2023: 24.94M
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2023 was 24.94M, edged up 0.1% from 2022.
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding 2022: 24.92M
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2022 was 24.92M, edged up 0.5% from 2021.
Universal Corporation Shares Outstanding 2021: 24.79M
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2021 was 24.79M.
See more financial history for Universal Corporation (UVV).
Sector peers — Shares Outstanding
Companies in the same sector as Universal Corporation, ranked by their latest diluted shares outstanding.
| Company | Shares Outstanding | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | 8.02B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | 4.31B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | 2.45B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | 1.68B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | 1.56B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | 1.37B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | 984.45M | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | 444.80M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Universal Corporation's diluted shares outstanding?
Latest reported diluted shares outstanding for Universal Corporation (UVV) is 25.19M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding changed year-over-year?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted shares outstanding changed +0.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted shares outstanding compound annual growth rate is +0.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding hit its highest annual value?
Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding reached its highest annual value of 35.39M in 1999.
What was Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2024?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted shares outstanding in 2024 was 25.04M.
What was Universal Corporation diluted shares outstanding in 2025?
Universal Corporation (UVV) diluted shares outstanding in 2025 was 25.13M.
Metrics overview
Pick a metric for charts, filings and peers — each row shows the latest TTM or most-recent-quarter value.
Explore more
UVV Overview
Company profile, financial tools, and key metrics
UVV Revenue Counter
Earns $92.32 every second. See per minute, hour, and day.
UVV Earnings Counter
Earns $2.70 per second net profit. See per minute, hour, and day.
UVV Economic Scale
Exceeds Central African Republic's GDP. Compare with world economies.
UVV What If Invested
What if you had invested $1,000? See historical returns from any date.
UVV How It Makes Money
Discover visual breakdown of $2.91B in revenue — where it comes from and where it goes.
UVV Stock Seasonality
Best and worst months to invest. Historical monthly returns heatmap.
UVV Price Target Scenarios
Model bear, base, and bull cases with EPS growth and exit P/E — pre-filled from analysts and history.
UVV Daily Price Character
Steady · 47.9% historical win rate (green days). Streaks & record days.
UVV Buybacks
Recent repurchase activity. Shareholder yield & SBC comparison.
UVV Stock Split History
4 splits on record. Dates, ratios, and cumulative multiple.
UVV Dividend Profile
Yield: 6.25%. Safety: 6/8. See full history.
UVV Dividend Calculator
How much dividend income would $1,000 have earned? Calculate from any date.
UVV Dividend Forecast
Project future income with DRIP, growth assumptions, and optional monthly contributions.