KYB Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 306,909 million compared to JPY 289,139 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 17,769 million compared to operating profit of JPY 16,684 million a year ago. Loss before taxes was JPY 18,688 million compared to profit before taxes of JPY 16,539 million a year ago. Loss for the period was JPY 15,451 million compared to profit for the period of JPY 12,427 million a year ago. Basic loss per share was JPY 616.83 compared to basic earnings per share of JPY 466.41 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 416,000 million. Operating loss expected to be of JPY 12,000 million. Loss before taxes expected to be of JPY 12,900 million. Loss for the period expected to be of JPY 9,500 million. Basic loss per share expected to be of JPY 391.48.