West Japan Railway reports 27.6% profit jump in Q1

West Japan Railway Company reported operating revenues up 6.0% to 427.1bn yen in Q1 FY2026, with operating income rising 8.9% to 63.4bn yen. Income attributable to owners soared 27.6% to 48.8bn yen.

The strong performance was driven by city development projects, Osaka-Kansai Expo demand, and inbound tourism, marking a fifth consecutive fiscal year of revenue and income growth.

The company confirmed a share buyback of 27.6bn yen by June 30, 2025, and maintained its full-year forecast projecting 1.82 trillion yen in operating revenues.