Yamabiko Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 29,943 million against JPY 29,833 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,809 million against JPY 2,333 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,414 million against JPY 1,256 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 34.23 against JPY 30.42 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the half year ending June 2019 and full year ending December 31, 2019. For the full year ending December 31, 2019, the company expects sales of JPY 125,000 million, operating profit of JPY 6,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,500 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 108.91.

For the half year ending June 2019, the company expects sales of JPY 67,000 million, operating profit of JPY 4,900 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,700 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 89.55.