Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Shares Gap Up – Still a Buy?

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Trading Up 5.9%

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 firm has a market capitalization of $10.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.29 and a beta of 0.22. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $3.11 and its 200 day moving average is $3.09.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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, equities analysts predict that Unicharm will post 0.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.