Universal Corporation's Q1 2022 results showed improvement in both Tobacco Operations and Ingredients Operations. Consolidated revenues increased by $34.2 million to $350.0 million. Net income was $6.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share.
Tobacco Operations segment improved on higher African carryover tobacco shipments and a favorable tobacco product mix.
Ingredients Operations segment delivered very strong performance due to the Silva International, Inc. acquisition.
Investments in the tobacco business have enabled expansion of supply chain services and footprint rationalization efficiencies.
Plant-based ingredients platform is progressing towards the goal of representing 10% to 20% of fiscal year 2022 results.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income