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Japan Airlines (9201) · TargetSoftenedLatest Earnings (2026-11-02): "Achieved"

Equity ratio of approximately 50% and maintenance of A− or higher credit ratings

First written in FY2020. 1 of 20 entries say "Softened", first in FY2026. Latest entry: 2026-11-02.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2020 – FY2026-H12020: 120202021: 420212022: 420222023: 320232024: 320242025: 220252026: 32026
Same theme, other companies
Creditworthiness Assessment Using Issuer Credit RatingsA theme 19 companies write about · 1 as a headwind · 19 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.

1 other company's latest entry also says "Achieved".

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  1. FY2026SoftenedAnnual report

    「To maintain a robust financial position, we will keep the equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes at approximately 45%, seek to obtain and maintain a credit rating of “Single-A flat” or higher from a Japanese credit rating agency, and strengthen our resilience to risk.」

    The target equity ratio changed from approximately 50% to approximately 45%. Meanwhile, the actual ratio recovered to 40.2% at the end of March 2026, or 40.3% on a consolidated presentation basis, and the credit rating became stable.
  2. FY2026-H1Equity ratio recovered but remained below targetAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 33.2 39.5 34.9」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio recovered to 39.5% from 33.2% in the same period of the previous year and 34.9% at the end of the previous fiscal year, but remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  3. FY2025Equity ratio recovered but remained below targetAnnual report

    「As of the end of March 2025, the equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes was 41.1% (Note 1) and the net D/E ratio was 0.0x (Note 2), enabling us to maintain a robust financial base at the highest level globally in the airline industry.」

    The equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes recovered to 41.1%, but remained below the target of approximately 50%. The net D/E ratio was 0.0x.
  4. FY2025-H1Decline in the equity ratio and failure to meet the targetAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 33.3 33.2 34.3」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio declined to 33.2% at the end of the interim period from 34.3% at the end of the previous fiscal year. It remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  5. FY2024Equity ratio recovered but remained below targetAnnual report

    「As of the end of March 2024, the equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes was 41.0% and the net D/E ratio was 0.0x, enabling us to maintain a robust financial base at the highest level globally in the airline industry.」

    The equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes was 41.0% and the net D/E ratio was 0.0x. The financial base improved, but the target equity ratio of approximately 50% was not achieved.
  6. FY2024-Q3Continued slight recovery in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 32.3 33.4 32.4」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio recovered slightly from 32.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 33.4%, but remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  7. FY2024-Q2Modest recovery in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 31.8 33.3 32.4」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio recovered slightly from 32.2% at the end of the first quarter to 33.3%, but remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  8. FY2024-Q1Continued slight decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 32.0 32.2 32.4」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio was 32.2% at the end of the first quarter, compared with 32.0% in the same period of the previous year and 32.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, remaining below the target of approximately 50%.
  9. FY2023-Q3Modest recovery in equity ratio but still below targetAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 35.4 32.3 33.7」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio rose slightly to 32.3% at the end of the third quarter from 31.9% at the end of the previous quarter, but remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  10. FY2023-Q2Continued decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 39.3 31.9 33.7」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio was 31.9% at the end of the second quarter, compared with 39.3% in the same period of the previous year and 33.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It remained below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  11. FY2023-Q1Continued decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 42.4 32.0 33.7」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio declined from 33.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 32.0% at the end of June 2022, remaining below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  12. FY2022Further decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「As of the end of March 2022, the equity ratio used for credit-rating purposes was 41.1% and the net D/E ratio was 0.3x, enabling us to maintain a robust financial base at the highest level globally in the airline industry.」

    The equity ratio declined from 45.0% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 41.1%, remaining below the target of approximately 50%.
  13. FY2022-Q3Continued decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 47.6 35.4 45.0」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio declined from 47.6% in the same period of the previous year and 45.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 35.4%, remaining below the target equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  14. FY2022-Q2Continued decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 43.6 39.3 45.0」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio declined from 43.6% in the same period of the previous year and 45.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 39.3%, remaining below the target of approximately 50%.
  15. FY2022-Q1Decline in the equity ratioAnnual report

    「Equity attributable to owners of parent ratio (%) 45.9 42.4 45.0」

    The equity attributable to owners of parent ratio declined from 45.9% in the same period of the previous year and 45.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 42.4% at the end of the first quarter, below the target of an equity ratio of approximately 50%.
  16. FY2021Disclosure of an equity ratio of 45.0% and a D/E ratio of 0.5xAnnual report

    「As of the end of March 2021, the equity ratio was 45.0% and the D/E ratio was 0.5x, enabling us to maintain a robust financial base at the highest level globally in the airline industry.」

    Against the target equity ratio of approximately 50%, we disclosed an equity ratio of 45.0% and a D/E ratio of 0.5x as of the end of March 2021.
  17. FY2021-Q3Disclosure of the equity ratio and D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the equity ratio was 47.6% and the D/E ratio was 0.5x, establishing a robust financial base at the highest level globally in the airline industry.」

    As a result of the public offering and other measures, we disclosed an equity ratio of 47.6% and a D/E ratio of 0.5x, indicating the status of our financial base.
  18. FY2020First statedAnnual report

    「We will maintain the equity ratio at approximately 50% under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), seek to obtain and maintain a credit rating of “Single-A flat” or higher from a Japanese credit rating agency, and strengthen our resilience to risk.」

    As a new financial strategy target, we specified the objective of obtaining and maintaining an equity ratio of approximately 50% and a credit rating of Single-A flat or higher.
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"Achievement of Targets under the FY2012–FY2016 Medium-Term Management Plan" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 3 of its 20 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Achievement of Targets under the FY2012–FY2016 Medium-Term Management Plan3×
  3. 2Expansion of the International Route Network and Strengthening of Airline Partnerships2×
  4. 3Expansion of adjacent businesses, including travel and card businesses2×
  5. 4Preparation for an International Medium- and Long-Haul Low-Cost Carrier Business2×
  6. 5Thorough Cost Reduction and Securing Cash Liquidity Amid COVID-192×
  7. 6Reviewing the Business Structure for the Post-COVID Era and Developing New Revenue Pillars2×

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Japan Airlines's next results are scheduled for 2026-11-02. Read the earnings preview It last moved in the Earnings of 2026-11-02: "Achieved".
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