Nestlé Lanka PLC announced earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. For the third quarter, the company announced sales was LKR 9,546.454 million compared to LKR 9,302.238 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 1,340.004 million compared to LKR 1,374.899 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 900.442 million compared to LKR 941.122 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 16.76 compared to LKR 17.52 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was LKR 26,866.536 million compared to LKR 27,949.535 million a year ago. Operating income was LKR 3,046.202 million compared to LKR 3,881.623 million a year ago. Net income was LKR 1,849.092 million compared to LKR 2,620.222 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was LKR 34.42 compared to LKR 48.77 a year ago.