KENKO Mayonnaise Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 18,163 million against JPY 17,677 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 966 million against JPY 1,141 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 992 million against JPY 1,163 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 674 million or JPY 40.95 per share against JPY 789 million or JPY 55.56 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 994 million against JPY 1,179 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2017 and year ending March 31, 2018. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 37,880 million, operating profit of JPY 2,200 million, ordinary profit of JPY 2,210 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,550 million or JPY 94.08 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 75,000 million, operating profit of JPY 4,080 million, ordinary profit of JPY 4,100 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,870 million or JPY 174.20 per share.