Howa Machinery, Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 4,446 million against JPY 4,059 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 191 million against operating loss of JPY 43 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent were JPY 269 million against JPY 2 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 21.72 against JPY 0.17 a year ago.