Unicharm Reports 3.9% Drop in Sales and 16.4% Decline in Core Operating Income for Q3 2025

Unicharm Corporation reported consolidated sales of ¥694.2 billion for the period from January 1 to September 30, 2025, representing a year-on-year decrease of 3.9%. Core operating income was ¥86.6 billion, down 16.4% year-on-year. Quarterly profit attributable to owners of parent increased, supported by improvements in net financial income and insurance benefit income. In Japan, sales rose by 0.1% while profit declined by 3.5%. Overseas sales decreased by 5.9% and profit fell by 28.5%, with the Asian region seeing declines due to reputational challenges in China during the first half. However, strategic investments in Asia contributed to a recovery trend in revenue and profit in the third quarter. The pet care business in North America continued to grow, while the Middle East saw expansion in feminine care products. Unicharm maintained stable market share in Japan, and continued to implement value shifting strategies. The company also announced an annual dividend of ¥18 and completed a ¥22 billion share buyback. 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 November 07, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here