East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Smbc Nikko Sec. raised shares of 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 assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

East Japan Railway Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS EJPRY traded up $0.28 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $11.88. 146,225 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 101,031. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $11.39 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.17. East Japan Railway has a one year low of $10.02 and a one year high of $13.59.

East Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:EJPRY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $5.38 billion during 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.