Howa Machinery,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2020. For the second quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 8,266 million against JPY 9,761 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 67 million against 388 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 223 million against 385 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 192 million against 274 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 15.54 against JPY 22.18 a year ago.