SMS Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2019. For the year, net sales were JPY 30,836 million against JPY 26,611 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,743 million against JPY 4,021 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 5,979 million against JPY 5,007 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 4,191 million against JPY 3,506 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 48.51 against JPY 38.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 48.24 against JPY 38.57 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2019 and full year ending March 31, 2020. For the six months ending September 30, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 18,358 million, operating income of JPY 2,586 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,529 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 2,577 million or net income per share of JPY 29.65.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 37,557 million, operating income of JPY 5,623 million, ordinary income of JPY 6,854 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 5,065 million or net income per share of JPY 58.27.