Brother Industries, Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company's revenue was ¥171,095 million against ¥167,728 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥22,255 million against ¥12,603 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥22,502 million compared with ¥12,984 million a year ago. Profit for the period was ¥16,627 million against ¥9,322 million a year ago. Profit for the period attributable of owners of the parent company was ¥16,565 million against ¥9,146 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were ¥63.60 against ¥35.12 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥16,600 million against ¥12,511 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥5,153 million against ¥6,341 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥1,685 million against ¥1,802 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥690,000 million; operating profit of ¥70,000 million; profit before income taxes was ¥70,000 million; profit for the period was ¥52,500 million; profit for the period attributable of owners of the parent company of ¥52,000 million or ¥200.25 per basic share.