Unicharm Advances Share Buyback, Spending ¥8.9 Billion on Treasury Stock

Unicharm ( (JP:8113) ) just unveiled an update.

Unicharm Corporation has reported progress on its share buyback program, disclosing that it acquired 8,676,400 shares of common stock for approximately ¥8.93 billion between February 13 and February 28, 2026, through purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, including via the ToSTNeT-3 system. This transaction forms part of a previously approved board mandate allowing the company to repurchase up to 30 million shares, or 1.72% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares, for a maximum of ¥19 billion by December 17, 2026, signaling an ongoing capital allocation strategy that may support shareholder returns and share price stability.

As of February 28, 2026, the cumulative buyback under this resolution matches the latest reported tranche, indicating that roughly 29% of the authorized maximum share volume and about 47% of the maximum budget have been utilized so far. The continued execution of this program underscores management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and could have implications for earnings per share and ownership structure as the buyback progresses over the remainder of the authorization period.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.

More about Unicharm

Unicharm Corporation is a Japanese consumer goods manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, focusing on hygiene-related products such as diapers, feminine care items, and other personal care and household products. The company operates globally, targeting mass-consumer markets with a strong presence across Asia and other international regions.

YTD Price Performance: 19.50%

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen1955.1B

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