Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Announces Earnings Results

Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter. Japan Airlines had a return on equity of 10.93% and a net margin of 6.57%.Get Japan Airlines alerts:Japan Airlines Stock Up 1.6%The Future For Boeing Looks Ripe For TakeoffShares of JAPSY traded up $0.12 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $8.04. The company's stock had a trading volume of 90,682 shares, compared to its average volume of 167,417. Japan Airlines has a 12-month low of $7.55 and a 12-month high of $11.00. The stock has a market cap of $6.96 billion, a PE ratio of 8.21 and a beta of 0.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 1.47 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The company's 50 day moving average is $8.42 and its 200 day moving average is $9.11. Wall Street Analysts Forecast GrowthSeparately, Zacks Research downgraded Japan Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Japan Airlines presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on JAPSYJapan Airlines Company Profile (Get Free Report)Japan Airlines OTCMKTS: JAPSY is the flag carrier of Japan, providing both scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation services. The company operates a comprehensive network of domestic and international flights, connecting major cities across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. In addition to its core passenger services, Japan Airlines offers charter operations, cargo logistics and maintenance support through its technical services division. The airline’s network is centered on its primary hubs at Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports.Recommended StoriesFive stocks we like better than Japan AirlinesThis instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com.Should You Invest $1,000 in Japan Airlines Right Now?Before you consider Japan Airlines, you'll want to hear this.MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Japan Airlines wasn't on the list.While Japan Airlines currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.View The Five Stocks Here