Iwaki Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, net sales were JPY 14,704,642,000 against JPY 13,435,975,000 a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,209,758,000 against JPY 1,015,336,000 a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 1,533,958,000 against JPY 1,354,854,000 a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,079,399,000 against JPY 1,029,507,000 a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 47.55 against JPY 45.26 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 1,532,236,000 against JPY 1,353,628,000 a year ago.

The company also provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 29,907 million, operating profit of JPY 2,369 million, ordinary profit of JPY 2,938 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,113 million and net income per share of JPY 94.05.