Axis AB (publ) reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of SEK 1,906 million compared to SEK 1,462 million a year ago. Net sales increased by 12% in local currencies. Operating profit was SEK 389 million compared to SEK 257 million a year ago. Profit after tax was SEK 289 million compared to SEK 193 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 4.16 compared to SEK 2.77 a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of SEK 4,876 million compared to SEK 3,946 million a year ago. Net sales increased by 5% in local currencies. Operating profit was SEK 650 million compared to SEK 516 million a year ago. Profit after tax was SEK 476 million compared to SEK 384 million a year ago. Earnings per share for the period were SEK 6.85 compared to SEK 5.52 a year ago.