J. A. Textile Mills Limited announced earnings results for the second quarter and half year ended December 31, 2017. For the half year, the company reported sales-net of PKR 558,618,667 against PKR 76,655,900 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 11,660,290 against loss before taxation of PKR 3,734,770 for the same period a year ago. Profit was PKR 1,179,469 or PKR 0.09 per basic and diluted share against loss of PKR 2,614,338 or PKR 0.21 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago. For the quarter, the company reported sales-net of PKR 290,928,208 against PKR 76,655,900 for the same period a year ago. Profit before taxation was PKR 13,479,782 against PKR 6,131,359 for the same period a year ago. Profit was PKR 5,759,918 or PKR 0.46 per basic and diluted share against PKR 4,291,952 or PKR 0.34 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago.