JUKI Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 51,885 million against JPY 53,235 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 2,595 million against JPY 3,650 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 2,107 million against JPY 3,178 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 1,436 million against JPY 1,942 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 49.04 against 66.31 per share a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales to be JPY 114,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 7,300 million, ordinary profit to be JPY 6,800 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 5,000 or JPY 170.67 basic earnings per share.