SMS Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 22,024 million, operating profit of JPY 2,282 million, profit of JPY 2,365 million, basic net earnings per share of JPY 27.51 compared to net sales of JPY 19,228 million, operating profit of JPY 2,306 million, profit of JPY 2,006 million, net income per share of JPY 23.51 for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 27.38 against JPY 23.42 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 32,273 million, operating profit of JPY 4,827 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 3,905 million or JPY 44.93 per share.