Universal Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 770.86 million compared to USD 693.98 million a year ago. Net income was USD 40.32 million compared to USD 53.71 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.62 compared to USD 2.17 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.61 compared to USD 2.15 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 2,748.57 million compared to USD 2,569.82 million a year ago. Net income was USD 119.6 million compared to USD 124.05 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.81 compared to USD 5.01 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.78 compared to USD 4.97 a year ago.