Axial Retailing Inc. announced earnings results for the quarter ended December 2018. Net sales were JPY 178,855 million compared to JPY 176,323 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 7,417 million compared to JPY 7,388 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 4,866 million compared to JPY 4,924 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 208.49 compared to JPY 210.97 a year ago.

For the quarter ending March 2019 the company expects net sales of JOY 233,000 million, Operating profit of JPY 9,100 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 6,000 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 257.04.