Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 644,767 million compared to JPY 703,485 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 53,336 million compared to JPY 70,168 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 187.26 compared to JPY 243.34 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects net sales of JPY 876,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 53,000 million or JPY 192.88 per basic share.