Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Raised to Strong-Buy at Jefferies Financial Group

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) was upgraded by stock analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from a “moderate sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report released on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Stock Performance

UNICY opened at $2.99 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $3.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $3.06. Unicharm has a 1-year low of $2.61 and a 1-year high of $4.98. The company has a market cap of $10.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.02 and a beta of 0.28.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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. On average, analysts expect that Unicharm will post 0.17 EPS 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.