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Unicharm (UNICY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$2.98 -0.09 (-2.93%)
As of 08/17/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

About Unicharm Stock (OTCMKTS:UNICY)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$2.98
$3.02
50-Day Range
$2.79
$3.20
52-Week Range
$2.61
$3.67
Volume
82,748 shs
Average Volume
240,580 shs
Market Capitalization
$10.37 billion
P/E Ratio
22.92
Dividend Yield
1.01%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company Overview

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. Unicharm places strong emphasis on comfort, safety and environmental sustainability in its product development process.

While Unicharm maintains a significant presence in its home market of Japan, it has strategically expanded across Asia, with major operations in China, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia) and India. The company has also increased its footprint in Latin America, catering to emerging markets where demand for modern hygiene and care products continues to rise. This international network is supported by regional production facilities and localized research and development centers.

At the helm of Unicharm’s global strategy is President and CEO Takahisa Takahara, who represents the second generation of the founding family. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in innovation—leveraging insights from market research and consumer feedback to refine existing lines and launch new offerings. Unicharm’s commitment to quality and social responsibility has made it a recognized name in personal and pet care around the world.

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Unicharm Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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UNICY MarketRank™: 

Unicharm scored higher than 36% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Unicharm has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Unicharm has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Unicharm's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Unicharm are expected to grow by 6.67% in the coming year, from $0.15 to $0.16 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Unicharm is 22.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.58.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Unicharm is 22.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 13.26.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Unicharm has a P/B Ratio of 1.73. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Unicharm's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.00% of the float of Unicharm has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Unicharm has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.07, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Unicharm has recently increased by 86.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Unicharm pays a meaningful dividend of 1.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Unicharm does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Unicharm is 23.08%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Unicharm will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that Unicharm will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Unicharm's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Unicharm has a news sentiment score of -0.01. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Unicharm this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Unicharm insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    Unicharm has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

  • Read more about Unicharm's insider trading history.
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UNICY Stock News Headlines

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UNICY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Unicharm's stock was trading at $2.81 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, UNICY shares have increased by 6.0% and is now trading at $2.98.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm earned $1.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. Unicharm had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.15% and a net margin of 6.65%.

Shares of Unicharm split before market open on Tuesday, October 7th 2014.The 3-1 split was announced on Wednesday, September 17th 2014. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Monday, October 6th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

Shares of UNICY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/05/2026
Today
8/18/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/06/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
OTCMKTS
Industry
Personal Care Products
Sub-Industry
Personal Care Products
Current Symbol
OTCMKTS:UNICY
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
16,542
Year Founded
1961

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$0.13
Trailing P/E Ratio
22.92
Forward P/E Ratio
19.87
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$436.93 million
Net Margins
6.65%
Pretax Margin
11.15%
Return on Equity
7.15%
Return on Assets
5.25%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.01
Current Ratio
2.57
Quick Ratio
2.06

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.32 billion
Price / Sales
1.64
Cash Flow
$0.21 per share
Price / Cash Flow
14.12
Book Value
$1.72 per share
Price / Book
1.73

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
3,479,870,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$10.37 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.31

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This page (OTCMKTS:UNICY) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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