Unicharm's Q3 2025 results: strategic investments impact profit, EPS rises

Unicharm Corporation reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with net sales of JPY 694,225 million, a 3.9% decrease year-on-year, and core operating profit of JPY 86,649 million, down 16.4%. Despite these declines, profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 2.0% to JPY 60,716 million, driven by improved financial income and insurance proceeds. Basic earnings per share for the quarter were JPY 34.68.

The company's full-year forecast for 2025 remains unchanged, projecting net sales of JPY 974,000 million and core operating profit of JPY 120,000 million. Unicharm reaffirmed its commitment to shareholder returns, maintaining an annual dividend of JPY 18 and completing JPY 22,000 million in share buybacks. ESG initiatives are on track, with targets for reducing CO2 emissions, expanding product recycling, and fostering diversity and inclusion as part of its "Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030."