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

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) gapped up before the market opened 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.

Unicharm Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion, a PE ratio of 21.85 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a quick ratio of 1.96, a current ratio of 2.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $3.11 and its 200 day moving average is $3.10.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Unicharm will post 0.17 earnings per share 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.