Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group to Hold

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) was downgraded by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Monday, Zacks reports.

Separately, Zacks Research cut shares of Unicharm from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, Unicharm presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Unicharm Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of UNICY opened at $3.05 on Monday. Unicharm has a twelve month low of $2.61 and a twelve month high of $3.67. The stock has a market cap of $10.61 billion, a PE ratio of 23.46 and a beta of 0.29. 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 business’s 50-day moving average price is $3.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $3.02.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.59 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. Unicharm had a net margin of 6.65% and a return on equity of 7.15%. On average, equities analysts forecast that Unicharm will post 0.13 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.