Quest Co., Ltd. reported non-consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 2,336 million compared to JPY 2,221 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 117 million compared to JPY 86 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 124 million compared to JPY 93 million a year ago. Net profit was JPY 86 million compared to JPY 64 million a year ago. Net earnings per share was JPY 16.83 per share compared to JPY 12.51 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year first half and full year of fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 4,800 million, operating profit of JPY 257 million, ordinary profit of JPY 272 million and net profit of JPY 182 million or JPY 35.21 per share.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 10,000 million, operating profit of JPY 570 million, ordinary profit of JPY 600 million and net profit of JPY 405 million or JPY 78.36 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the full year of 2019. The company expects to pay dividend of JPY 33.00 per share against JPY 33.00 per share a year ago.