Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Short Interest Update

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) was the target of a large decline in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,038 shares, a decline of 83.2% from the June 15th total of 12,129 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 1,436,509 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Unicharm Price Performance

Unicharm stock traded down $0.04 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $2.86. 151,148 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 490,768. Unicharm has a 12-month low of $2.61 and a 12-month high of $3.67. The company has a quick ratio of 2.06, a current ratio of 2.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $2.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $3.00. The company has a market cap of $9.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.84 and a beta of 0.33.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

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.