Fullcast Holdings Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 10,119 million against JPY 8,660 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,591 million against JPY 1,242 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,080 million against JPY 826 million a year ago. Profit per share was JPY 28.34 against JPY 21.88 a year ago.


The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half of 2019 and full year ending December 31, 2019. For the first half of 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 19,800 million, operating profit of JPY 3,150 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 2,114 million or JPY 56.54 per share.

For the full year ending December 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 42,300 million, operating profit of JPY 6,830 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 4,593 million or JPY 123.22 per share.