Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Shares Gap Up – Time to Buy?

Shares of Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) gapped up prior to trading on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $2.84, but opened at $3.02. Unicharm shares last traded at $2.84, with a volume of 109,851 shares.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research raised shares of Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Unicharm currently has an average rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Stock Up 1.8%

The business has a 50-day moving average price of $3.11 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.08. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $10.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.23 and a beta of 0.22.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter. Unicharm had a net margin of 6.93% and a return on equity of 7.50%. The company had revenue of $1.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.72 billion. Unicharm has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.660-0.660 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Unicharm will post 0.17 EPS 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.