SMS Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 15,040 million, operating profit of JPY 1,953 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 2,157 million or net income per basic share of JPY 24.84 compared to net sales of JPY 13,162 million, operating profit of JPY 2,146 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1,859 million or net income per basic share of JPY 21.42 for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 24.75 against JPY 21.35 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 32,273 million, operating profit of JPY 4,827 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 3,905 million or JPY 44.95 per share.