Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – Should You Buy?

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 2,173,613 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 414% from the previous session’s volume of 423,066 shares.The stock last traded at $2.83 and had previously closed at $2.79.

Analyst Ratings Changes

UNICY has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group raised Unicharm from a “moderate sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research lowered Unicharm from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy”.

Unicharm Price Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $9.92 billion, a PE ratio of 23.75 and a beta of 0.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.57 and a quick ratio of 2.06. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $2.96 and its 200-day simple moving average is $2.99.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 8th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $1.49 billion during the quarter. Unicharm had a net margin of 6.33% and a return on equity of 6.85%. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Unicharm will post 0.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.