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

East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during 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 volume of 251,559 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Smbc Nikko Sec. upgraded East Japan Railway to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy”.

East Japan Railway Stock Performance

EJPRY stock opened at $11.60 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $11.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $12.18. East Japan Railway has a fifty-two week low of $10.02 and a fifty-two week high of $13.59.

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

About East Japan Railway

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.