Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Shares Gap Up on Analyst Upgrade

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY)’s share price gapped up prior to trading on Thursday after Zacks Research upgraded the stock from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating. The stock had previously closed at $2.88, but opened at $2.99. Unicharm shares last traded at $2.87, with a volume of 132,858 shares changing hands.

Unicharm Stock Down 0.4%

The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $3.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $3.10. The firm has a market cap of $9.88 billion, a PE ratio of 21.85 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a current ratio of 2.43.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.72 billion. Unicharm had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 7.50%. Unicharm has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.660-0.660 EPS. Research analysts expect that Unicharm will post 0.17 EPS for the current year.

About Unicharm

Unicharm Corporation is a Tokyo‐based consumer goods company founded in 1961. Specializing in hygiene and care products, the firm has built its reputation on developing innovative, high-performance solutions for everyday needs. Over more than six decades, Unicharm has grown from a domestic manufacturer to a leading global player in the personal care industry.

The company’s core business activities encompass the design, production and marketing of disposable hygiene products. Key product lines include baby care items such as diapers and training pants; feminine hygiene products including sanitary napkins and panty liners; adult incontinence solutions; and pet care offerings like pet diapers and wet wipes.