Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)	2023		2022		2021
Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator for basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$	124,052	$	86,577	$	87,410
Denominator for basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,773,710		24,764,177		24,656,009
Basic earnings per share	$	5.01	$	3.50	$	3.55
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator for diluted earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$	124,052	$	86,577	$	87,410
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,773,710		24,764,177		24,656,009
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee and outside director share-based awards	170,131		158,719		132,557
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	24,943,841		24,922,896		24,788,566
Diluted earnings per share	$	4.97	$	3.47	$	3.53