Nichiha Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 2015. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 25,627 million compared to JPY 25,509 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,254 million compared to JPY 1,569 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,327 million compared to JPY 1,482 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 936 million compared to JPY 986 million a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 25.30 compared to JPY 26.66 a year ago.

The company provided earnings forecast for the six months and full year of fiscal 2016. For the six months ending September 2015, the company expects net sales of JPY 53,700 million, operating income of JPY 3,800 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,800 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,600 million or JPY 70.45 per share.

For the full year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 110,000 million, operating income of JPY 8,600 million, ordinary income of JPY 8,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,400 million or JPY 146.32 per share.