Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

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)	2024		2023		2022
Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator for basic earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$	119,598	$	124,052	$	86,577
Denominator for basic earnings per share
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,851,858		24,773,710		24,764,177
Basic earnings per share	$	4.81	$	5.01	$	3.50
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator for diluted earnings per share
Net income attributable to Universal Corporation	$	119,598	$	124,052	$	86,577
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding	24,851,858		24,773,710		24,764,177
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee and outside director share-based awards	189,056		170,131		158,719
Denominator for diluted earnings per share	25,040,914		24,943,841		24,922,896
Diluted earnings per share	$	4.78	$	4.97	$	3.47