Ryobi Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥151,053 million against ¥119,542 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥10,344 million against ¥6,495 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥11,360 million against ¥6,499 million a year ago. Profit for the period was ¥8,589 million against ¥4,801 million a year ago. Profit per share was ¥256.98 against ¥139.13 a year ago.

The company also provided earnings forecast for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales to be ¥217,500 million. Operating profit to be ¥13,500 million. Profit attributable to owner of the parents to be ¥10,600 million. Profit per share to be ¥327.47.