Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Short Interest Up 169.2% in August

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 68,602 shares, an increase of 169.2% from the August 15th total of 25,481 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 219,683 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Unicharm Price Performance

Shares of UNICY opened at $3.08 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 2.06 and a current ratio of 2.48. Unicharm has a fifty-two week low of $2.61 and a fifty-two week high of $3.67. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.00. The company has a market capitalization of $10.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.69 and a beta of 0.29.

Unicharm (OTCMKTS:UNICYGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. Unicharm had a return on equity of 7.19% and a net margin of 6.65%. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Unicharm will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

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Unicharm Company Profile

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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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