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Unicharm (UN4) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Jul 30, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.06
Last Year’s EPS
0.05
Same Quarter Last Year
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2025
Earnings Call Date:Aug 05, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong performance in Japan and North America, along with strategic shareholder returns. However, significant challenges in Asia, particularly China, and a downward revision of forecasts indicate a cautious outlook.
Company Guidance
In the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, Unicharm Corporation reported consolidated sales of JPY464.2 billion, a decline of 4.8%, and a core operating income of JPY57 billion, down 22% compared to the previous year. The decline was attributed to the reaction to record-high profits from the same period last year and reputational incidents affecting feminine care sales in China. Strategic marketing investments in Asia and rising logistics and DX-related costs in Japan also pressured earnings. Interim income attributable to owners increased due to JPY5.3 billion in insurance income from India and the utilization of tax loss carryforwards. In Japan, net sales increased by 4.1% and core operating income by 2.9%, driven by the penetration of the value shift in wellness care and pet care. In contrast, Asia saw a significant decline in net sales by 14.5% and core operating income by 69.4%, primarily due to challenges in China, Indonesia, and Thailand. For the rest of the world, net sales increased by 2.3%, and core operating income rose by 12.7%, with a strong performance in North America's pet care business and the Middle East. The company revised its earnings forecast downward, citing slower-than-expected recovery in Asia, ongoing challenges in China, and demographic shifts affecting the baby care market. Unicharm aims for a total return ratio of 50% or more for shareholders, planning to increase dividends and acquire additional treasury stock.
Japan Business Performance
The Japan business achieved a 4.1% increase in net sales and a 2.9% increase in core operating income, marking the highest results ever recorded. This was driven by successful new products and an improved sales mix in wellness and pet care.
Insurance Income in India
Interim income attributable to owners of the parent company increased mainly due to the receipt of JPY5.3 billion in insurance income in India.
Pet Care Growth in North America
Net sales increased 14.6% and income up 25.3% in North America's pet care business, driven by new dog treats and strategic value shifting.
Middle East and Egypt Performance
Net sales increased 2.3%, core operating income rose 12.7%, and core operating margin increased to 14.6% due to strong performance in the Middle East and Egypt.
Dividend Increase and Shareholder Return
The annual dividend was increased by JPY3.3 per share to JPY18 per share, marking the 24th consecutive fiscal year of dividend increase. Additionally, an additional JPY10 billion of treasury stock will be repurchased.

Unicharm (DE:UN4) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:UN4 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Jul 30, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.06 / -
0.052―――
May 08, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.06 / 0.06
0.076-19.61% (-0.01)―
Feb 12, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.07 / 0.01
0.068-79.32% (-0.05)―
Nov 07, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.05 / 0.06
0.061-4.24% (>-0.01)―
Aug 05, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.09 / 0.05
0.067-21.80% (-0.01)―
May 09, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.06 / 0.08
0.05440.81% (+0.02)―
Feb 13, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-0.28 / 0.07
0.076-10.44% (>-0.01)―
Nov 08, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.07 / 0.06
0.08-23.72% (-0.02)―
Aug 06, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.07 / 0.07
0.05520.99% (+0.01)―
May 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.06 / 0.05
0.058.51% (<+0.01)―
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DE:UN4 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 08, 2026
€4.99€4.990.00%
Feb 12, 2026
€5.09€5.39+5.84%
Nov 07, 2025
€5.48€5.480.00%
Aug 05, 2025
€5.92€5.58-5.80%
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Unicharm Corporation (DE:UN4) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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            DE:UN4 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.06.