Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 350,483 million as compared to JPY 331,117 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 10,560 million as compared to JPY 12,969 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 11,952 million as compared to JPY 13,258 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 12,071 million as compared to JPY 14,328 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 6,919 million as compared to JPY 9,296 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 22.22 as compared to JPY 29.84 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2019. For the period the company's net sales is expected to be JPY 706,500 million. Operating profit is expected to be JPY 22,000 million. Ordinary profit is expected to be JPY 23,500 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to be JPY 16,000 million. Net income per share is expected to be JPY 51.42.