Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced total revenue was LKR 8,291 million compared to LKR 8,029 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 4,061 million compared to LKR 3,737 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 21.68 compared to LKR 19.95 a year ago.