Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. The company reported net sales of ¥8,001 million, operating income of ¥747 million, profit before income taxes of ¥722 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥341 million, earnings per share of ¥29.74 against net sales of ¥9,753 million, operating income of ¥1,228 million, profit before income taxes of ¥1,214 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥495 million, earnings per share of ¥43.18 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥18,000 million, operating income of ¥1,650 million, ordinary income of ¥1,550 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million, and earnings per share of ¥60.99.