Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Announces Earnings Results

Key Points

• Japan Airlines reported quarterly EPS of $0.17 on revenue of $3.18 billion, with a return on equity of 10.93% and a net margin of 6.57%.
• Shares traded up about 1.6% to $8.04; the stock has a market cap of $6.96 billion, a P/E of 8.21, and a 12‑month range of $7.55–$11.00.
• Zacks Research downgraded the stock from "hold" to "strong sell," even as MarketBeat shows a conflicting consensus of "Moderate Buy" based on mixed analyst ratings.

Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter. Japan Airlines had a return on equity of 10.93% and a net margin of 6.57%.

Japan Airlines Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of JAPSY traded up $0.12 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $8.04. The company's stock had a trading volume of 90,682 shares, compared to its average volume of 167,417. Japan Airlines has a 12-month low of $7.55 and a 12-month high of $11.00. The stock has a market cap of $6.96 billion, a PE ratio of 8.21 and a beta of 0.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The company's 50 day moving average is $8.42 and its 200 day moving average is $9.11.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Zacks Research downgraded Japan Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Japan Airlines presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Japan Airlines Company Profile

Japan Airlines OTCMKTS: JAPSY is the flag carrier of Japan, providing both scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation services. The company operates a comprehensive network of domestic and international flights, connecting major cities across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. In addition to its core passenger services, Japan Airlines offers charter operations, cargo logistics and maintenance support through its technical services division.

The airline’s network is centered on its primary hubs at Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports.

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