Company / EPS (Diluted)
Universal Corporation EPS (Diluted) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest EPS (Diluted)
$4.97
FY2025
5-year range
$2.86 / $4.97
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+43.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 82
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Universal Corporation's eps (diluted) of $4.97 is higher than 76% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). EPS (Diluted) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $0.88 in FY2019 to $5.25 in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.97 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $3.53 to $4.97 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
EPS (Diluted) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +20.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-4.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, eps (diluted) increased 43.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 82 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Peak eps (diluted) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest eps (diluted) 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 (Diluted)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.97 | +43.2% |
| FY2024 | $3.47 | -1.7% |
| FY2023 | $3.53 | +23.4% |
| FY2022 | $2.86 | -30.4% |
| FY2021 | $4.11 | -0.7% |
| FY2020 | $4.14 | +370.5% |
| FY2019 | $0.88 | -77.6% |
| FY2018 | $3.92 | -3.4% |
| FY2017 | $4.06 | -22.7% |
| FY2016 | $5.25 | +12.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026