West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Shares Gap Up – What’s Next?

Posted by ABMN Staff on Jul 26th, 2026

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY – Get Free Report)’s stock price gapped up prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $17.46, but opened at $18.1955. West Japan Railway shares last traded at $17.9996, with a volume of 1,083 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Zacks Research lowered West Japan Railway from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, West Japan Railway has an average rating of “Sell”.

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West Japan Railway Trading Up 4.4%

The firm has a 50 day moving average of $16.87 and a 200 day moving average of $18.93. The firm has a market cap of $8.30 billion, a PE ratio of 9.85 and a beta of 0.14. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

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West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.

JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.