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Unicharm
(8113)
Unicharm (8113) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Unicharm Business Overview & Revenue Model
Unicharm Earnings Call Summary
Unicharm Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 945.27B | 988.98B | 941.79B | 898.02B | 782.72B |
| Gross Profit | 355.85B | 376.38B | 340.39B | 318.24B | 303.11B |
| EBITDA | 156.69B | 185.00B | 171.23B | 161.05B | 160.41B |
| Net Income | 65.21B | 81.84B | 86.05B | 67.61B | 72.75B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.22T | 1.24T | 1.13T | 1.05T | 987.65B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 253.09B | 353.94B | 334.38B | 292.95B | 293.05B |
| Total Debt | 11.05B | 61.83B | 61.34B | 57.12B | 75.46B |
| Total Liabilities | 331.92B | 366.26B | 345.38B | 340.61B | 352.22B |
| Stockholders Equity | 794.71B | 773.06B | 695.72B | 618.88B | 557.64B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 102.84B | 97.77B | 124.00B | 59.27B | 70.58B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 131.47B | 137.10B | 162.41B | 92.22B | 105.25B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -55.94B | -73.84B | -67.45B | -4.28B | -79.84B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -86.64B | -66.79B | -67.09B | -64.52B | -45.18B |
Unicharm Technical Analysis
Unicharm Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥1.75T | 85.38 | 10.79% | 3.47% | -1.56% | -1.15% | |
77 Outperform | ¥196.56B | 22.49 | ― | 4.66% | 11.38% | 79.21% | |
76 Outperform | ¥460.30B | 16.84 | 9.09% | 1.73% | 2.18% | 60.81% | |
71 Outperform | ¥554.86B | 13.97 | 12.66% | 1.53% | 18.35% | 31.87% | |
70 Outperform | ¥2.84T | 24.05 | 11.50% | 2.41% | 4.62% | 47.68% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
56 Neutral | ¥1.23T | 68.85 | ― | 2.11% | -1.20% | -2896.72% |
Unicharm Corporate Events
Unicharm will dispose of 313,800 treasury shares on April 16, 2026, allocating them as restricted share-based remuneration to 24 internal executives, including directors, executive officers, and senior associate officers, at ¥958.1 per share for a total of about ¥300.7 million. The move is part of a previously approved restricted share plan designed to align management incentives with shareholders over the medium to long term through a three-year transfer restriction and a clawback clause tied to major accounting fraud or large losses, reinforcing governance and performance accountability within the leadership team.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1016.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
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.
Unicharm has repurchased 7,313,300 shares of its common stock for approximately 7.46 billion yen via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s off-auction own share repurchase system ToSTNeT-3 on February 17, 2026. This transaction forms part of a broader buyback program authorized by the board on February 12, 2026, which allows for up to 30 million shares and 19 billion yen in repurchases through December 17, 2026, signaling continued emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder value.
As of February 17, 2026, the company has used about 7.46 billion yen of the authorized 19 billion yen limit, acquiring roughly a quarter of the maximum 30 million shares permitted under the program. The ongoing buyback is expected to support earnings per share, optimize Unicharm’s capital structure and potentially bolster its share price, underscoring management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and future prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
Unicharm has approved a specific tranche of its previously announced share buyback, opting to repurchase up to 7.35 million shares of common stock, or about 0.42% of its outstanding shares excluding treasury stock, via the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s ToSTNeT-3 off-auction system. The purchases, capped at roughly ¥7.5 billion at a fixed price of ¥1,020 per share, are scheduled for execution at the market opening on February 17, 2026, and form part of a broader buyback program of up to 30 million shares and ¥19 billion through December 2026.
The move underscores Unicharm’s continued emphasis on capital efficiency and shareholder returns, using a concentrated off-auction transaction to swiftly retire shares without prolonged market impact. While the company notes that market conditions could limit the actual volume acquired, the buyback framework signals confidence in its financial position and may provide incremental support to earnings per share and share price over the medium term.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
Unicharm’s board has approved a share buyback of up to 30 million common shares, representing about 1.72% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares. The company plans to spend up to 19 billion yen on the repurchase, to be executed via purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, including ToSTNeT-3, between February 13 and December 17, 2026.
The buyback is aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and giving Unicharm greater flexibility in its capital policy amid a changing business environment. This move signals management’s confidence in the firm’s financial position and may support earnings per share and capital efficiency metrics, potentially benefiting existing shareholders through a tighter share float.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
Unicharm Corporation held an investor meeting to present materials covering its financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The presentation outlines the company’s results for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, while emphasizing that any performance projections are subject to risks and uncertainties such as market competition and foreign exchange fluctuations, which could materially affect actual outcomes.
The disclosure underscores the company’s intent to keep investors informed about its recent fiscal year, but also signals cautious guidance amid external risk factors that may influence future performance. This stance highlights management’s awareness of volatile market conditions and indicates that stakeholders should account for potential variability when assessing Unicharm’s outlook and valuation.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
Unicharm reported a 4.4% decline in net sales to ¥945.3 billion and a sharper 21.4% drop in core operating income for the year ended December 31, 2025, with profit attributable to owners of parent falling 20.3%. Despite weaker earnings, equity attributable to owners of parent rose to ¥794.7 billion, the equity ratio improved to 65.0%, and cash and cash equivalents remained robust at ¥253.1 billion.
The company cut its annual dividend to ¥18 per share for 2025, reflecting higher payout and dividend-to-equity ratios after a 3-for-1 stock split effective January 1, 2025. For fiscal 2026, Unicharm forecasts a recovery, guiding for 6.8% higher net sales to ¥1.01 trillion and a near 25% rebound in core operating income, signaling management’s expectation of improved profitability and a gradual restoration of shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.
Unicharm has revised downward its consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, cutting expected net sales, core operating income, profit before tax, and profit attributable to owners of the parent compared with its August 2025 projections and with FY2024 results. While performance in regions such as North America and the Middle East exceeded expectations, it was insufficient to offset weakness in China and Indonesia, where the Chinese feminine care business was hit by renewed reputational damage in October 2025 and Indonesian operations faced shipment adjustments amid distributor changes in a tough market environment. Profitability will be further pressured by approximately ¥6.0 billion in impairment losses on Asian assets and about ¥6.9 billion in one-time charges tied to the revaluation of GST-related assets in India following legal changes, leading to a sharp downgrade in profit before tax and earnings per share and signaling ongoing operational and regulatory challenges in key Asian markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8113) stock is a Buy with a Yen1006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Unicharm stock, see the JP:8113 Stock Forecast page.