Monarch Cement Co. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $46,982,000 against $44,971,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $17,746,000 against $8,652,000 a year ago. Net income was $12,836,000 against $6,247,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $3.32 against $1.57 per share a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of $108,836,000 against $111,764,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $20,713,000 against $12,357,000 a year ago. Net income was $14,973,000 against $8,917,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $3.87 against $2.25 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $7,480,000 against $12,933,000 a year ago.