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Unicharm Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary6 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Jan–Sep 2026 net sales rose 5.1% to ¥729,342m and core operating income increased 3.3% to ¥89,467m despite higher raw-material costs.
Growth was led by Pet Care and other businesses; parent-attributable profit declined 6.6% to ¥56,733m.
Financial highlights
Net sales were ¥729,342m versus ¥694,225m; core operating income was ¥89,467m versus ¥86,649m, with a 12.3% margin, down 0.2pp.
Profit before tax fell 0.7% to ¥92,826m; profit for the period declined 2.6% to ¥67,135m, and parent-attributable profit fell 6.6% to ¥56,733m.
EBITDA was ¥129.1bn, up 0.2%; basic EPS was ¥32.88 versus ¥34.68 a year earlier.
Total comprehensive income rose to ¥65,524m from ¥49,034m, supported by lower translation losses.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 guidance unchanged: net sales ¥1,015,000m, core operating income ¥113,000m, profit before tax ¥113,500m, parent-attributable profit ¥70,000m and basic EPS ¥40.68.
Jan–Sep progress was 71.9% for sales, 79.2% for core operating income, 81.8% for profit before tax and 81.0% for attributable profit.
The 4Q core operating income target is ¥23.5bn; value transfer, sales growth, productivity gains and SG&A control are expected to offset higher raw-material and logistics costs.
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Next Unicharm earnings date
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Unicharm Corporation is a Japanese company specializing in the manufacture of disposable hygiene and household cleaning products. The company's diverse product portfolio includes diapers for both babies and adults, feminine hygiene products, and pet care items, catering to a global market across 80 countries. Unicharm is recognized as a market leader in Asia, particularly for its baby and feminine care products, holding the top share of diaper sales in several countries including China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Its brands, such as MamyPoko, Lifree, and Sofy, are well-known in the industry. The company also engages in the pet care sector, offering products under various brands including pet food and toiletries. Unicharm Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.