Unicharm Reports 4.8% Sales Decline, 5.5% Increase in Net Profit, and 6.3% Rise in EPS for FY2025 Second Quarter
Unicharm Corporation reported a 4.8% decline in sales to ¥464.2 billion for Q2 FY2025, with core operating income down 22% to ¥57.0 billion. However, net profit rose 5.5% to ¥418 million, aided by improved financial income. Japan saw a 4.1% sales increase, while Asia faced declines due to reputational issues in China. North America performed well, especially in pet care. The company maintained its annual dividend at ¥18 and executed a ¥12 billion share buy-back. Strategic investments are expected to yield positive results from Q3 onwards.
Unicharm Corporation reported its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The consolidated sales amounted to ¥464.2 billion, while core operating income experienced a year-over-year decline of 22.0% to ¥57.0 billion. This reduction was attributed to the reactionary impact following the previous year’s record-high business performance and strategic investments in Asia. Despite these factors, interim profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 5.5% to ¥418 million, driven by improvements in net financial income and insurance benefit income. Japan showed a positive performance with a 4.1% increase in sales and a 2.9% increase in profit. In contrast, the Asian region encountered a decline in both sales and profit, influenced by reputational challenges in China. However, other regions, including North America, reported an increase in both sales and profit, particularly with high growth in the pet care segment. The company maintained its annual dividend at ¥18, marking an increase for 24 consecutive years. Additionally, Unicharm executed a share buy-back valued at approximately ¥12 billion, equating to around 10.09 million shares, as of the end of July 2025. The company expects the effects of its strategic investments to become visible from the third quarter onwards, suggesting a potential positive impact on future financial performance. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Unicharm Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 05, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
