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

Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) from a moderate sell rating to a strong-buy rating in a report issued on Wednesday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Zacks Research raised 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, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of UNICY opened at $2.99 on Wednesday. Unicharm has a fifty-two week low of $2.61 and a fifty-two week high of $4.98. The firm has a market cap of $10.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.02 and a beta of 0.28. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $3.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $3.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a current ratio of 2.43.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 research analysts forecast 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.