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

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY)’s share price gapped down prior to trading on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $3.10, but opened at $2.95. Unicharm shares last traded at $2.9666, with a volume of 17,183 shares trading hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Unicharm Stock Down 4.2%

The company has a market capitalization of $10.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.75 and a beta of 0.31. The company has a current ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 1.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $3.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.02.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) last announced its earnings results on Friday, May 8th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $1.49 billion during the quarter. Unicharm had a return on equity of 6.78% and a net margin of 6.33%. On average, research analysts anticipate that Unicharm will post 0.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal 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.