SMS Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 9,379 million compared to JPY 8,067 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,433 million compared to JPY 1,376 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,799 million compared to JPY 1,553 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 20.60 compared to JPY 18.85 a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 20.69 compared to JPY 18.94 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2019 and full year ending March 31, 2020. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 18,358 million, operating income of JPY 2,586 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,577 million or JPY 29.63 per share.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 37,557 million, operating income of JPY 5,623 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,065 million or JPY 58.22 per share.