Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Sees Strong Trading Volume – What’s Next?

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 898,853 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 137% from the previous session’s volume of 379,968 shares.The stock last traded at $3.0955 and had previously closed at $3.07.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group cut Unicharm from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, Unicharm has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

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Unicharm Stock Down 1.7%

The company’s 50 day moving average price is $3.04 and its 200 day moving average price is $2.98. The company has a quick ratio of 1.98, a current ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.43 and a beta of 0.29.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.59 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. Unicharm had a return on equity of 7.19% and a net margin of 6.65%. As a group, research analysts forecast that Unicharm will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Unicharm Company Profile

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Unicharm Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer of disposable hygiene and household products. Its portfolio includes baby care products such as diapers and wipes, feminine care products, adult incontinence products, and related personal hygiene items.

The company also operates a pet care business, offering products such as pet food, diapers, and toilet-related supplies. In addition, Unicharm produces cleaning and other household products for consumers and institutions.

Founded in Japan in 1961, Unicharm has expanded beyond its domestic market and serves customers across Asia and other international regions.

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