Daifuku Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended Sep. 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 210,713 million against JPY 184,154 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 23,114 million against JPY 16,711 million a year ago. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was JPY 21,799 million against JPY 12,233 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 173.31 against JPY 100.45 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 470,000 million, operating income of JPY 52,000 million, and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company of JPY 35,000 million or JPY 278.25 per share.