Howa Machinery,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 13,156 million against JPY 14,112 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 399 million against 518 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 571 million against 386 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 46.12 against JPY 31.18 a year ago.