Universal (Universal) Change In Working Capital : $-76 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Universal Change In Working Capital?

Universal's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-143 Mil.

Universal's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-202 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Universal Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universal's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Universal Change In Working Capital Chart

Universal Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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-23.75

-127.18

58.19

-150.68

-202.23

Universal Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															84.89	136.06	-130.61	61.63	-143.01

Universal Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-76 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Address

9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA, 23235

Website

http://www.universalcorp.com

Universal Corp is a global leaf tobacco supplier. The company procures leaf tobacco from farmers, processes it, and sells it to companies that manufacture consumer tobacco products. Universal does not manufacture or sell any consumer products itself. The company's segment includes Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Tobacco Operations segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States.

Executives

Candace C Formacek	officer: Vice President & Treasurer	PO BOX 25099, RICHMOND VA 23260
Robert C Sledd	director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Airton L Hentschke	officer: SVP & COO	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Lennart R. Freeman	director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Mckeen Starke	officer: Senior VP & Sales Director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Preston Douglas Wigner	officer: VP, General Counsel & Secy	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, PO BOX 25099, RICHMOND VA 23260
Schick Arthur J. Jr.	director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Theodore G Broome	other: Subsidiary Officer	PO BOX 25099, RICHMOND VA 23260
Thomas H Johnson	director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Diana F Cantor	director	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Michael T Lawton	director	DOMINO'S PIZZA, 30 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DRIVE, ANN ARBOR MI 48106
Tullidge Thomas H Jr	director	PO BOX 25099, RICHMOND VA 23260
Jacqueline T. Williams	director	UNIVERSAL CORP., 9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235
Scott J Bleicher	officer: Vice President and Controller	PO BOX 25099, RICHMOND VA 23260
John Patrick O'keefe	other: Subsidiary Officer	9201 FOREST HILL AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23235