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Central Japan Railway Company Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary28 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY2027 operating revenue rose 3.1% YoY to ¥1,012.991bn; operating income fell 1.5% to ¥447.184bn and attributable net income fell 3.2% to ¥288.436bn.
Ordinary income was ¥425.949bn, up 0.1% YoY; non-consolidated revenue rose 1.2% to ¥832.9bn while operating income fell 2.5% to ¥421.4bn.
FY2027 forecasts were revised upward for revenue and all income levels, reflecting stronger first-half transportation revenue; the second-half transportation forecast was unchanged.
Financial highlights
Consolidated operating expenses rose 7.1% to ¥565.807bn from ¥528.150bn, including higher personnel, energy and maintenance expenses.
Basic EPS was ¥303.12 versus ¥305.12; comprehensive income declined to ¥302.327bn from ¥334.196bn.
Extraordinary losses were ¥5.438bn, including a ¥3.677bn loss on valuation of subsidiary and affiliate stocks.
Net cash from operating activities was ¥310.190bn; investing activities used ¥456.856bn.
Outlook and guidance
Revised FY2027 consolidated forecast: operating revenue ¥2,049bn, operating income ¥757bn, ordinary income ¥715bn and attributable net income ¥487bn.
Revised non-consolidated forecast: operating revenue ¥1,673bn, transportation revenue ¥1,594bn, operating income ¥706bn, ordinary income ¥659bn and net income ¥455bn.
FY2027 dividend forecast is ¥34 per share, with ¥17 interim and ¥17 year-end; forecast basic EPS is ¥512.38 and excludes the announced buyback effect.
Nozomi fee revisions from July 2027 are expected to add ¥35–40bn in annual revenue; Green Car fee revisions from December 2027 are expected to add ¥15–20bn annually.
Supreme Class cabin introduction begins in phases from October 2026, with seat introduction during FY2027; expected annual revenue growth is ~¥10bn over ~15 years.
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- Revenue and profit surged, prompting upward full-year guidance and a stock split.9022Q3 2025
Next Central Japan Railway Company earnings date
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Central Japan Railway Company, also known as JR Central, operates and manages one of Japan's key transportation networks. The company provides high-speed rail services, most notably through the Tokaido Shinkansen, which connects major cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. In addition to high-speed trains, JR Central also operates conventional rail services, bus services, and other related transportation activities. The company focuses on enhancing passenger experience through technological advancements and safety measures. JR Central also engages in real estate development, retail, and various other business ventures related to its transportation operations. The company is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).