Company / EPS (Basic)
Universal Corporation EPS (Basic) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Basic)
$5.01
FY2025
5-year range
$2.87 / $5.01
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+43.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 82
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Universal Corporation's eps (basic) of $5.01 is higher than 76% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). EPS (Basic) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.89 in FY2019 to $5.77 in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.01 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $3.55 to $5.01 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
EPS (Basic) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +20.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-4.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, eps (basic) increased 43.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 82 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak eps (basic) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest eps (basic) in the period was in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 1/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 1.07 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | EPS (Basic)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.01 | +43.1% |
| FY2024 | $3.50 | -1.4% |
| FY2023 | $3.55 | +23.7% |
| FY2022 | $2.87 | -30.7% |
| FY2021 | $4.14 | -1.0% |
| FY2020 | $4.18 | +369.7% |
| FY2019 | $0.89 | -78.6% |
| FY2018 | $4.16 | -3.9% |
| FY2017 | $4.33 | -25.0% |
| FY2016 | $5.77 | +14.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026