Universal Corp quarterly profit rises to $0.34 a share from $0.01 a year earlier
Universal Corporation reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with revenue of $594 million, down slightly from $597 million a year earlier, and operating income of $34 million, up from $17 million. Net income attributable to the company rose to $8.5 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, from $130 thousand, or $0.01 per share, a year earlier. Shareholders also elected three directors and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor at the August 5, 2025 annual meeting.
Key points
- Revenue was $593.8 million versus $597.1 million a year earlier; operating income was $33.8 million versus $17.2 million.
- Net income attributable to Universal Corporation was $8.5 million; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.38 after excluding $1.1 million in restructuring and impairment costs.
- At the August 5, 2025 annual meeting, Lennart R. Freeman, Fotini E. Manolios and Preston D. Wigner were elected as directors for three-year terms.
- Thomas H. Johnson was appointed Lead Independent Director effective August 5, 2025; the company will hold a conference call on August 7, 2025.
The filing
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