Monarch Cement Company reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $5.63 million, or $1.46 per basic share compared to $4.55 million or $1.17 per basic share, for the same quarter ended June 30, 2015. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 were $45.11 million, compared to $37.83 million for the same quarter ended June 30, 2015. For the six months, the company reported net income for the first six months ended June 30, 2016 was $7.18 million, or $1.86 per basic share, compared to $2.14 million, or $0.55 per basic share, for the same period ended June 30, 2015. Net sales for the first six months ended June 30, 2016 were $74.67 million, compared to $61.85 million for the same period ended June 30, 2015.