Source disclosure: February 03, 2026
West Japan Railway Company [9021.T]
TOKYO, Feb 03 (Pulse News Wire) – West Japan Railway Company (9021.T) reported robust third-quarter results ending December 2025, achieving its fifth consecutive quarter of increased revenue and profit. Key highlights included strong performance across transportation services, retail operations, and real estate sectors.
For the quarter ended December 2025, operating revenue reached ¥17.00 billion, up from ¥14.00 billion in the same period last year. Operating expenses fell to ¥16.70 billion from ¥10,703 billion, leading to an operating profit of ¥1.61 trillion compared to ¥1,971 billion previously. Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥1,139 billion, marking a slight increase from ¥1,146 billion in the prior year. Transportation revenues saw significant growth, driven by increased inbound travel and domestic demand, particularly in medium-to-long distance routes. Retail operations within stations also contributed positively, with hotel and shopping center businesses experiencing record profits during the quarter.
Looking ahead, the company remains optimistic despite challenges such as inflationary pressures and digital transformation costs. It plans to continue leveraging opportunities created by the Osaka World Expo and urban development projects to exceed its mid-term targets. The company forecasts continued growth in EBITDA, aiming for ¥3,700 billion against the updated mid-term plan target of ¥3,495 billion. In addition, West Japan Railway reaffirmed its commitment to shareholder returns, expecting to recover pre-pandemic levels of ROE, EPS, and DPS by the end of fiscal 2026. The company completed approximately half of its planned share repurchase program in the first half of fiscal 2025 and intends to finalize the remaining portion in the upper half of fiscal 2026.
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