UGConsumer Defensive · Household & Personal ProductsTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores United-Guardian, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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United-Guardian reported higher second-quarter sales and earnings per share, driven by strong growth in cosmetic ingredient sales and bolstered by other income.
Why it matters — UG watchers would view cosmetic ingredient growth as a key driver of the company's core business performance and profitability.
United-Guardian, Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026. Second-quarter net sales rose 10% to $3,108,267 with net income up 16% to $728,579, while six-month net sales rose 12% to $5,980,489 and net income increased 30% to $1,547,481.
Why it matters — The report shows year-over-year growth in both net sales and net income for the quarter and the first half of 2026, providing investors with an updated picture of the company's recent financial performance.
As at 22 Aug 2026, United-Guardian, Inc. ranks 90 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).
No analyst covering United-Guardian, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.
United-Guardian, Inc. returned -8.0% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
United-Guardian, Inc. is a diversified manufacturing company that plays a significant role in the chemical and personal care industries.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "UG Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Cosmetic Ingredient Sales". United-Guardian reported higher second-quarter sales and earnings per share, driven by strong growth in cosmetic ingredient sales and bolstered by other income.
United-Guardian, Inc. is a diversified manufacturing company that plays a significant role in the chemical and personal care industries. The firm specializes in the research, development, and production of unique and high-quality products used in various applications. Its product offerings span across categories such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, medical devices, and industrial lubricants, catering to a wide range of markets and customers around the globe. United-Guardian, Inc. is particularly noted for its innovative water-based polymers which are employed in cosmetics and personal care items, contributing to enhanced moisturizing and sensory properties. Additionally, the company provides medical lubricants that are critical in surgical and diagnostic procedures. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, United-Guardian maintains a reputation for high standards of quality and continuous innovation. Its strategic focus on niche markets allows it to offer specialized products that meet specific customer needs, solidifying its standing in the technology-driven landscape of specialty chemicals.
23 employees · United States · https://u-g.com