The Monarch Cement Company announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 50.293 million compared to USD 48.576 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 9.760 million compared to USD 10.400 million a year ago. Net income was USD 12.897 million compared to USD 10.382 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.34 compared to USD 2.69 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 75.006 million compared to USD 74.255 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 4.898 million compared to USD 5.984 million a year ago. Net income was USD 15.045 million compared to USD 4.795 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.9 compared to USD 1.24 a year ago.