Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 9,232 million against JPY 8,816 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,490 million against JPY 1,296 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,131 million against JPY 986 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 30.68 against JPY 26.90 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 30.46 against JPY 26.56 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half and fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 18,080 million, operating income of JPY 2,030 million, net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 1,530 million and net income per share of JPY 41.48.

For the full year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 35,900 million, operating income of JPY 3,600 million, net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 2,600 million and net income per share of JPY 70.50.