YASKAWA Electric Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 361,320 million compared to JPY 339,849 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 41,638 million compared to JPY 41,577 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 42,830 million compared to JPY 41,618 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 38,315 million compared to JPY 30,214 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 143.56 compared to JPY 111.39 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 47,792 million compared to JPY 38,663 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 482,000 million, operating income of JPY 53,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 54,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 45,500 million or JPY 172.21 per share.