Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings result for the first six months ended September 30, 2018. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥466,657 million against ¥440,281 million for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was ¥73,208 million against ¥48,274 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥58,058 million or ¥211.28 diluted income per share against ¥38,280 million or ¥124.77 diluted income per share for the same period a year ago. Profit was ¥61,943 million against ¥38,756 million for the same period a year ago.

For the full year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of ¥909,000 million, profit before tax of ¥107,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥81,000 million or ¥294.77 basic per share.