Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 1,174,011 million as compared to JPY 1,206,842 million same period last year. Operating income was JPY 318,735 million as compared to JPY 324,622 million same period last year. Net income was JPY 250,052 million as compared to JPY 246,125 million same period last year. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 593.51 as compared to JPY 567.49 same period last year. Net income per share was JPY 593.58 against JPY 567.56 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2020. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 1,550,000 million, operating income of JPY 405,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 314,000 million or JPY 755.18 earnings per share.