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

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

Separately, Zacks Research raised shares of Unicharm from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Strong Buy”.

Unicharm Stock Performance

OTCMKTS:UNICY opened at $3.00 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $3.10 and a 200 day moving average of $3.06. The company has a market capitalization of $10.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.08 and a beta of 0.28. Unicharm has a 1-year low of $2.61 and a 1-year high of $4.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.43 and a quick ratio of 1.96.

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