How have WJRYY shares performed in 2024?

West Japan Railway's stock was trading at $20.83 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WJRYY stock has decreased by 8.3% and is now trading at $19.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting West Japan Railway?

West Japan Railway saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,900 shares, an increase of 167.6% from the March 15th total of 3,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 19,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. View West Japan Railway's Short Interest .

How were West Japan Railway's earnings last quarter?

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $2.87 billion during the quarter. West Japan Railway had a net margin of 6.73% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.69%.

Is West Japan Railway a good dividend stock?

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WJRYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

When did West Japan Railway's stock split?

Shares of West Japan Railway split on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of West Japan Railway?

Shares of WJRYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$19.10

-0.26 (-1.34%)

(As of 04/19/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $18.80
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$19.24
50-Day Range: $19.10
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$22.17
52-Week Range: $18.05
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$23.10

Volume: 21,364 shs
Average Volume: 17,815 shs
Market Capitalization: $18.64 billion

P/E Ratio: 11.97
Dividend Yield: 1.47%
Price Target: N/A

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About West Japan Railway Stock (OTCMKTS:WJRYY)

West Japan Railway Company provides railway transport services in Japan. The company operates through Mobility, Retail, Real Estate, Travel and Regional Solutions, and Other segments. The Mobility segment provides passenger transportation, station operation and management, cleaning and maintenance, construction, machinery and equipment installation, rolling stock and other facility construction services, as well as engages in the railway operations and electric works. The Retail segment sells goods; offers food and other wholesale operation services; and operates department stores. The Real Estate segment sells and leases real estate properties, as well as operates shopping centers and hotels. The Travel and Regional Solutions segment provides travel agency and regional solutions. The Other segment engages in the advertising and other businesses. The company is also involved in the operation of convenience stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops; and provision of credit cards and electronic money services. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

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WJRYY Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | newsweek.com

Snake Causes Havoc on Japanese Bullet Train

April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

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December 29, 2023 | msn.com

Japan sees heavy New Year holiday traffic after COVID-19 downgrade

December 27, 2023 | morningstar.com

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December 17, 2023 | bbc.com

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November 17, 2023 | msn.com

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October 16, 2023 | msn.com

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October 11, 2023 | investing.com

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September 27, 2023 | bbc.com

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August 26, 2023 | msn.com

Japan's 1st new tram in 75 years starts operating north of Tokyo

August 14, 2023 | msn.com

Typhoon forces suspension of bullet train between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka on Aug. 15

July 10, 2023 | msn.com

Heavy rainfall in western Japan halt bullet train services

June 24, 2023 | msn.com

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June 15, 2023 | forbes.com

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April 25, 2023 | foxnews.com

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April 12, 2023 | msn.com

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April 9, 2023 | msn.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/31/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2025

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Transportation
Industry: Freight transportation arrangement
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:WJRYY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.westjr.co.jp
Phone: (166) 376-6060
Fax: 816-6375-8976
Employees: 44,897
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.5950
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.97
Forward P/E Ratio: 16.32
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $655.11 million
Net Margins: 6.73%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 9.69%
Return on Assets: 3.09%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.12
Current Ratio: 1.04
Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $10.33 billion
Price / Sales: 1.80
Cash Flow: $4.79 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.99
Book Value: $22.13 per share
Price / Book: 0.86

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 976,010,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $18.64 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.32

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Key Executives

Mr. Kazuaki Hasegawa (Age 67)
President, Executive Officer & Representative Director
Yutaka Nakanishi
Executive Officer & GM of Finance Department
Jun Fukushima
General Manager of Corporate Communications Department
Hiroshi Muro
Executive Officer & Senior GM of Marketing Dept. - Railway Operations Headquarters
Masatoshi Miwa (Age 58)
Executive Officer, GM of Human Resource Strategy, Management Strategy & Director
Mr. Shoji Kurasaka (Age 62)
Executive VP, Executive Officer & Representative Director
Mr. Fumito Ogata (Age 66)
Executive VP, Executive Officer, GM of Community Development Headquarters & Representative Director
Keijiro Nakamura (Age 64)
Exe. VP, Executive Officer, GM of Railway Headquarters and Railway Company & Representative Director
Hiroaki Maeda (Age 61)
Man. Execu. Off., Dep. Head of Hea., GM of Saf. Pro. Dep., Hea. of Saf. Res. of Rai. Hea. & Dir.
Mr. Eiji Tsubone (Age 58)
Managing Executive Officer, GM of Corporate Strategy Headquarters & Director

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WJRYY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WJRYY shares performed in 2024?: West Japan Railway's stock was trading at $20.83 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WJRYY stock has decreased by 8.3% and is now trading at $19.10.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting West Japan Railway?: West Japan Railway saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,900 shares, an increase of 167.6% from the March 15th total of 3,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 19,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.
View West Japan Railway's Short Interest.
How were West Japan Railway's earnings last quarter?: West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $2.87 billion during the quarter. West Japan Railway had a net margin of 6.73% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.69%.
Is West Japan Railway a good dividend stock?: West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WJRYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

When did West Japan Railway's stock split?: Shares of West Japan Railway split on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.
How do I buy shares of West Japan Railway?: Shares of WJRYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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