Forex
West Japan Rwy Stock Suffers on Interest Rate Concerns
West Japan Railway stock slipped on September 1, 2026, due to lingering concerns over the yen and interest rates. The company's shares traded at JPY 3,037 after a 1.11 percent decline.
The stock has remained within a tight trading band as investors continue to monitor Japan's rate expectations. West Japan Railway reported sales of JPY 604.4 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up from JPY 584.0 billion a year earlier.
Operating profit reached JPY 94.0 billion compared with JPY 90.7 billion in the prior year, while net profit came to JPY 66.7 billion versus JPY 64.0 billion.