Japan Airlines Co (JAL) Stock Price & Analysis
JAL Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 17.36 - EUR 17.36
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 12.98 - EUR 17.50
- Previous Close
- EUR 16.75
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 3
- Market Cap
- EUR 7.66B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 938.57B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.16T
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 827.91B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 11.6
- Beta
- 0.65
- Next Earnings
- Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.54
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 3.54%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability Recovery
Sustained mid-single-digit net margins and double-digit operating margins reflect a structural recovery in core airline economics. Higher margins improve resilience through cycles, support reinvestment and dividends, and indicate better unit economics from pricing, network optimization and cost control.
Improving Balance Sheet
Declining absolute debt and a falling debt-to-equity ratio materially increase financial flexibility for a cyclical airline. Stronger equity cushions downside risk, lowers refinancing pressure, and provides capacity to fund fleet, network or service investments without immediate funding stress.
Diversified Revenue Base
Multiple revenue streams beyond ticket sales — cargo, loyalty monetization and aviation support services — smooth revenue volatility and enable cross-selling. This structural diversification strengthens cash generation potential and reduces reliance on a single demand driver over medium term.
Bears Say
Meaningful Absolute Debt
Despite improvement, the absolute debt burden remains large for a cyclical carrier, limiting downside protection. High nominal debt increases interest and refinancing risk, reducing headroom to absorb shocks or pursue opportunistic investments during weaker demand periods.
Moderate Cash Conversion
Free cash flow materially lagging net income indicates working-capital or investment demands. Moderate cash conversion constrains the pace of debt reduction, limits capacity for sustained capital expenditure or higher shareholder returns, and heightens dependence on external funding when stressed.
Cyclicality And Revenue Volatility
Volatile top-line comps and sensitivity to fuel costs and travel demand imply earnings can swing materially. This structural cyclicality complicates long-term planning, making margins and cash flows vulnerable to commodity spikes or demand downturns despite recent strong results.
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Company Description
Japan Airlines Co
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, offers both scheduled and unscheduled air transport services across Japan and internationally. The company organizes its operations across two primary segments: Air Transportation and Other businesses. Its services include domestic and international passenger flights, comprehensive ground handling, and air cargo transport. Additionally, it is involved in specialized aerial work, associated enterprises, and the sale of package tours. As of March 31, 2021, JAL operated a fleet of 218 aircraft. The company, formerly Japan Airlines International Co., Ltd., officially changed its name to Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. in April 2011. Founded in 1951, its headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- Mitsuko Tottori
- Employees
- 39,076
- Website
- www.jal.com/en
- Address
- Nomura Real Estate Building, Tokyo, TY, 140-0002, JP
Japan Airlines Co (JAL) Earnings & Revenues
JAL Company Deck
JAL Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call communicated a strong operational and financial start to the fiscal year: revenue growth (>10% YoY), record-high Q1 EBIT (JPY45.5 billion, >2x YoY), Q1 beat vs plan (JPY18 billion), healthy cash and positive free cash flow. Growth was broad-based across international, domestic, cargo and LCC operations, and fuel/FX tailwinds supported profits. Notable challenges include higher operating expenses (+JPY29.2 billion YoY), domestic unit price pressure (unit price -5% YoY), some segment shortfalls versus plan (travel and mileage accounting effects), FX valuation losses on CVC holdings, and possible short-term impacts from changes to fuel subsidy schemes. On balance, the positives — strong top-line and large EBIT improvement, cash strength and plan beat — outweigh the negatives, though management highlighted ongoing market uncertainties and the need to execute Q2 to maintain momentum.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 12 | 0 | 0 |
