Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Key Points

• Unicharm reported quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, with a net margin of 6.93% and return on equity of 7.50%.
• The stock rose 3.0% on Friday to $3.10, though trading volume was below average at 127,950 shares versus a 353,078-share average.
• Analyst sentiment is very bullish, with Zacks and Jefferies both upgrading the stock to “Strong Buy,” giving Unicharm an average Strong Buy rating.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY - Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, Zacks reports. Unicharm had a return on equity of 7.50% and a net margin of 6.93%.

Unicharm Stock Up 3.0%

OTCMKTS UNICY traded up $0.09 during trading on Friday, reaching $3.10. 127,950 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 353,078. The stock has a market cap of $10.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.85 and a beta of 0.31. 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 company has a 50 day moving average price of $3.01 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $3.02. Unicharm has a 1 year low of $2.61 and a 1 year high of $4.73.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on UNICY. Zacks Research raised Unicharm from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Jefferies Financial Group raised Unicharm from a "moderate sell" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Strong Buy".

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.

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