Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 27,067 million against JPY 26,536 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 4,278 million against JPY 3,504 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 3,231 million against JPY 2,536 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 87.79 against JPY 69.24 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 87.04 against JPY 68.42 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 36,760 million, operating income of JPY 4,200 million, net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 3,040 million and net income per share of JPY 82.43.