Southern Province Cement Co. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company's net profit was SAR 95 million compared to SAR 268 million a year ago. Operational profit was SAR 92 million compared to SAR 258 million a year ago. For the six months, the company's net profit was SAR 200 million compared to SAR 551 million a year ago. Operational profit was SAR 199 million compared to SAR 547 million a year ago. Earning or loss per share was SAR 1.43 compared to SAR 3.94 a year ago.