Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Shares of Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) gapped down prior to trading on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $3.03, but opened at $2.86. Unicharm shares last traded at $3.0250, with a volume of 10,479 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently weighed in on UNICY. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Unicharm from a “moderate sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. Zacks Research raised shares of Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Price Performance

The stock has a market cap of $10.61 billion, a PE ratio of 23.46 and a beta of 0.28. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $3.05. The company has a current ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.

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