Axis AB announced earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales increased by 20% during the third quarter to SEK 2,695 million compared to 2,253 million a year ago. Net sales increased by 13% in local currencies. Operating profit amounted to SEK 460 million compared to 365 million a year ago, which corresponds to an operating margin of 17.1% compared to 16.2% a year ago. Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 353 million compared to 278 million a year ago. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 5.08 compared to 4.01 a year ago. For the nine months, the company reported net sales increased by 15% during the period to SEK 7,354 million compared to 6,399 million a year ago. Net sales increased by 15% in local currencies. Operating profit amounted to SEK 1,067 million compared to 808 million a year ago, which corresponds to an operating margin of 14.5% compared to 12.6% a year ago. Net profit for the period amounted to SEK 811 million compared to 604 million a year ago. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 11.67 compared to 8.70 a year ago.