Unicharm Co. (OTCMKTS:UNICY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Unicharm Co. (OTCMKTS:UNICY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 7,400 shares, a growth of 1,380.0% from the November 30th total of 500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,348,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Unicharm Stock Down 2.0 %

Unicharm stock traded down $0.10 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $4.91. The stock had a trading volume of 572,939 shares, compared to its average volume of 237,266. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $5.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $6.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.49 billion, a PE ratio of 24.55 and a beta of 0.17. Unicharm has a 12 month low of $4.67 and a 12 month high of $7.53.

About Unicharm

Unicharm Corporation engages in the manufacturing and sale of wellness, feminine, baby and children, kirei, and pet care products in Japan and internationally. The company's baby and child care products, including disposable diapers and wipes under the Moony, MamyPoko, Oyasumiman, and Torepanman brands; feminine care products comprise napkins, tampons, panty liners, sanitary short, panty liners, and other feminine care products under the Sofy, Center-In, and Unicharm brand names; and wellness care products include napkin-type incontinence pads, pants-type diapers, tape-type diapers, pants-type specialized urine pads, and tape-type specialized urine pads under the Lifree and Charmnap brand.