The earnings call presented a mixed picture with notable achievements in Japan and North America, and strategic shareholder returns. However, significant challenges were highlighted, particularly in Asia, with declining sales and profitability leading to a downward revision of the earnings forecast.

Company Guidance

In the call, Unicharm Corporation reported a 4.8% decline in sales to JPY464.2 billion and a 22% decrease in core operating income to JPY57 billion for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. This decline was primarily attributed to a reaction to the previous year's record-high profits and reputational issues in the feminine care segment in China. The Asian market faced competitive pressures, and strategic marketing and sales promotions further impacted earnings. However, interim income attributable to the parent company increased due to JPY5.3 billion in insurance income from India and the utilization of tax loss carryforwards. The Japan business achieved a 4.1% increase in net sales and a 2.9% increase in core operating income, marking its highest results ever recorded. Despite challenges in Asia, signs of recovery are emerging, particularly in Vietnam, and strategic investments in growth channels are expected to yield positive results from the third quarter onward. Additionally, the fiscal year forecast was revised downward due to slower recovery in Asia, while regions like Japan, North America, and the Middle East performed better than expected. The company is also committed to shareholder returns, targeting a total return ratio of 50% or more.

Japan's Record Performance

Japan achieved a 4.1% increase in net sales and a 2.9% increase in core operating income, the highest results ever recorded, driven by new product success and an improved sales mix in wellness and pet care.

Strong Performance in the Middle East & North America

The Middle East and North America saw strong growth, with North America pet care sales increasing by 14.6% and income by 25.3%. In the Middle East, baby and feminine care products have seen strong sales growth.

Dividend Increase and Share Buyback

The company plans to increase the annual dividend by JPY3.3 per share to JPY18 per share, marking the 24th consecutive year of dividend increases. An additional JPY10 billion of treasury stock will be repurchased.

Insurance Income Boost

Unicharm received JPY5.3 billion in insurance income in India, contributing to an increase in interim income attributable to owners of the parent company.

Unicharm (UNICY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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UNICY Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -	0.038	―	―	―
Aug 05, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / 0.03	0.04	-17.50% (>-0.01)		―
May 09, 2025	2025 (Q1)	- / 0.05	0.034	35.29% (+0.01)		―
Feb 13, 2025	2024 (Q4)	- / 0.04	0.048	-12.50% (>-0.01)		―
Nov 08, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / 0.04	0.051	-25.49% (-0.01)		―
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.04	0.037	8.11% (<+0.01)		―
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / 0.03	0.035	-2.86% (>-0.01)		―
Feb 07, 2024	2023 (Q4)	- / 0.05	0.03	60.00% (+0.02)		―
Nov 07, 2023	2023 (Q3)	- / 0.05	0.042	21.43% (<+0.01)		―
Aug 04, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / 0.04	0.032	15.62% (<+0.01)		―

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UNICY Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025	$3.58	$3.51	-1.96%
May 09, 2025	$4.47	$4.46	-0.22%
Feb 13, 2025	$3.85	$3.93	+2.08%
Nov 08, 2024	$5.13	$5.16	+0.58%

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