West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Updates FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.401-1.401 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.420. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.7 billion-$11.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.6 billion.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research lowered shares of West Japan Railway from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, West Japan Railway presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

West Japan Railway Stock Up 0.6%

WJRYY traded up $0.11 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $18.34. The company had a trading volume of 3,879 shares, compared to its average volume of 59,311. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $17.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.88. West Japan Railway has a 52 week low of $15.08 and a 52 week high of $23.87. The company has a market capitalization of $8.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.91 and a beta of 0.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.06. West Japan Railway had a return on equity of 10.17% and a net margin of 7.02%.West Japan Railway has set its FY 2027 guidance at 1.401-1.401 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that West Japan Railway will post 1.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.

JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.