Short Interest in East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) Rises By 167.6%

East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 87,600 shares, an increase of 167.6% from the April 15th total of 32,740 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 251,559 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

East Japan Railway Price Performance

OTCMKTS:EJPRY opened at $11.60 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $11.39 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.18. East Japan Railway has a 12-month low of $10.02 and a 12-month high of $13.59.

East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $5.38 billion during the quarter. East Japan Railway has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.720 EPS.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Smbc Nikko Sec. raised East Japan Railway to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

East Japan Railway Company Profile

East Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) is a leading passenger railway operator in Japan, providing commuter, regional and high-speed rail services primarily across the country’s eastern corridor. Best known for its extensive network in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the company operates conventional lines as well as several Shinkansen bullet train routes, connecting the capital with prefectures to the north and northeast. Through its integrated timetable and ticketing systems, East Japan Railway delivers reliable transport solutions for daily commuters, business travelers and domestic tourists.

In addition to rail operations, the company oversees a diversified portfolio of transportation services, including intercity and long-distance bus routes, as well as regional ferry connections in coastal areas.