Earth Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 43,574 million against JPY 41,057 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,491 million against JPY 1,198 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 774 million against JPY 505 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 38.30 against JPY 25.01 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending June 2019 and for the full year ending December 31, 2019. For the six months ending June 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 104,100 million, operating profit of JPY 7,250 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,450 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 220.13.

For the year ending December 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 186,500 million, operating profit of JPY 2,400 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 500 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 24.73.