Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated Earnings Results for the first nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, net sales were JPY 1,206,842 million as compared to JPY 1,061,000 million same period last year. Operating income was JPY 324,622 million as compared to JPY 243,330 million same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 242,127 million as compared to JPY 173,332 million same period last year. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 567.49 as compared to JPY 406.35 same period last year. Basic earnings per share was JPY 567.56 against JPY 406.47 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 1,560,000 million. Operating income to be JPY 390,000 million and ordinary income of JPY 400,000. Profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 290,000 million or JPY 679.80 earnings per share.