Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Shares Gap Up – Time to Buy?

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) gapped up prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $2.86, but opened at $2.9830. Unicharm shares last traded at $2.9830, with a volume of 20,375 shares trading hands.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Trading Up 5.9%

The firm has a market cap of $10.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.29 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.43 and a quick ratio of 1.96. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $3.11 and its 200-day moving average is $3.09.

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

Unicharm Company Profile

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.