Hitachi Metals, Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue of JPY 518,958 million against JPY 482,361 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 35,775 million against JPY 26,788 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 28,056 million or JPY 65.81 per basic share against JPY 19,645 million or JPY 45.94 per basic share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 37,237 million against JPY 28,025 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects revenues of JPY 1,020,000 million and net income attributable to shareholders of the company of JPY 48,000 million or JPY 112.26 per basic share. Income before
income taxes expected to be JPY 64,500 million.