Nippon Steel Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 1,503,151 million compared to JPY 1,131,604 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 256,341 million compared to loss of JPY 27,510 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 172,306 million compared to loss of JPY 41,422 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 176.08 compared to loss of JPY 45.69 a year ago.