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West Japan Railway Company Q1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 earnings summary5 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
1Q FY2027.3 saw year-on-year declines in revenue and profit, mainly due to the absence of the prior year's Osaka-Kansai Expo effect and increased inflation-driven costs, despite solid domestic demand.
Operating revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were ¥424,403 million, down 0.6% year-over-year.
Operating income decreased by 11.7% to ¥55,989 million compared to the same quarter last year.
Net income attributable to owners declined 20.1% year-on-year to ¥39,046 million.
Earnings and dividend forecasts remain unchanged as performance aligns with prior guidance.
Financial highlights
Consolidated operating revenues fell 0.6% year-on-year to ¥424.4B; operating income dropped 11.7% to ¥55.9B.
Net income attributable to owners declined 20.1% year-on-year to ¥39.0B.
EBITDA decreased 5.1% year-on-year to ¥100.0B.
Recurring income for the quarter was ¥52,125 million, a 12.7% decrease year-over-year.
Basic earnings per share dropped to ¥85.80 from ¥104.54 a year earlier.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year forecasts for revenue, income, and dividends remain unchanged, factoring in anticipated impacts from inflation and the Middle East situation.
Full-year operating revenues are forecast at ¥1,829,000 million, up 0.9% year-over-year.
Operating income is projected to decrease 21.1% to ¥145,000 million for the fiscal year.
Net income attributable to owners of the parent is expected to decline 21.6% to ¥100,000 million.
Annual dividend forecast remains unchanged at ¥97.50 per share.
The company expects the Middle East impact to materialize from 2Q onward, with close monitoring ongoing.
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West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, is a Japan-based company that operates a range of railway and transportation services across western Japan. Its core business includes passenger railway services across major urban centers such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, as well as intercity and regional routes. In addition to rail transport, JR West is involved in real estate, retail, and hotel businesses, often centered around its station facilities, providing shopping, dining, and accommodation services. The company also engages in tourism promotion within its service areas, enhancing connectivity and accessibility. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.