Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume – What’s Next?

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . 898,853 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 137% from the previous session’s volume of 379,968 shares.The stock last traded at $3.0955 and had previously closed at $3.07.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Unicharm from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, August 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

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Unicharm Stock Up 0.8%

The firm has a market cap of $10.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.82 and a beta of 0.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.98, a current ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $3.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $2.99.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.59 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. Unicharm had a net margin of 6.65% and a return on equity of 7.19%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Unicharm will post 0.13 EPS for the current year.

About Unicharm

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Unicharm Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer of disposable hygiene and household products. Its portfolio includes baby care products such as diapers and wipes, feminine care products, adult incontinence products, and related personal hygiene items.

The company also operates a pet care business, offering products such as pet food, diapers, and toilet-related supplies. In addition, Unicharm produces cleaning and other household products for consumers and institutions.

Founded in Japan in 1961, Unicharm has expanded beyond its domestic market and serves customers across Asia and other international regions.

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