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

Key Points

• Jefferies upgraded Unicharm from a "moderate sell" to a Strong-Buy, and Zacks similarly raised its rating to Strong-Buy, leaving the stock with an average analyst rating of "Strong Buy" (two analysts).
• Shares opened up 2.8% at $2.99 with a market cap of $10.41B and a P/E of 23.02; the latest quarter showed $0.01 EPS and $1.63B revenue (below $1.72B estimates), while Unicharm set FY2026 guidance at 0.66 EPS and analysts forecast ~0.17 EPS for the current year.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY - Get Free Report) was upgraded by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from a "moderate sell" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Unicharm from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Unicharm has an average rating of "Strong Buy".

Unicharm Stock Up 2.8%

Unicharm stock opened at $2.99 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $10.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.02 and a beta of 0.28. Unicharm has a 52-week low of $2.61 and a 52-week high of $4.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a current ratio of 2.43. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $3.10 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $3.06.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.01 EPS 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 analyst estimates of $1.72 billion. Unicharm has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.660-0.660 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Unicharm will post 0.17 EPS 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.

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