Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended of September 30, 2017. For the Period, the company reported net sales of JPY 52,904 million compared to JPY 51,211 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,858 million compared to JPY 1,831 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,380 million compared to JPY 3 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 2,446 million compared to net loss of JPY 794 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 61.20 compared to net loss per share of JPY 19.85 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,962 million compared to loss before income taxes and minority interests of JPY 401 million a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were JPY 12,706 million compared to JPY 9,702 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2017. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 107,000 million. Operating income expected to be of JPY 9,200 million. Ordinary income expected to be of JPY 8,600 million. Net income expected to be of JPY 6,500 million. Earnings per share expected to be of JPY 162.61.