Kotipizza Group Oyj announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of EUR 25,246,000 compared to EUR 21,846,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 1,571,000 compared to EUR 1,686,000 a year ago. Profit was EUR 1,250,000 compared to EUR 1,267,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was EUR 0.20 compared to EUR 0.20 a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of EUR 71,083,000 compared to EUR 62,194,000 a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 5,059,000 compared to EUR 5,018,000 a year ago. Profit was EUR 3,929,000 compared to EUR 3,536,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent was EUR 0.62 compared to EUR 0.56 a year ago.

The company reaffirms earning guidance for the fiscal year 2019. The group estimates for the full financial year started 1 February 2018 that the total chain sales of its restaurant chains will be approximately EUR 120 million.