Nikkiso Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue of JPY 115,437 million compared to JPY 97,199 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 6,308 million compared to JPY 4,972 million a year ago. Profit before tax was JPY 6,175 million compared to JPY 4,311 million a year ago. Profit for the year was JPY 4,413 million compared to JPY 2,642 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 4,296 million or JPY 54.72 per diluted share compared to JPY 2,535 million or JPY 30.91 per diluted share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The company forecast revenue of JPY 162,000 million, operating profit of JPY 10,000 million, Profit before tax of JPY 9,000 million, Profit for the year attributable to owners of the company of JPY 5,900 million or JPY 82.89 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 8 per share compared to JPY 8 per share paid a year ago.