The Japanese conglomerate Hitachi on Wednesday reported a decline in its second-quarter profit compared to the previous year. The company said its net income attributable to stockholders decreased to 116.9 billion yen ($7.6 million) for the quarter, from last year’s 139 billion yen. The company’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the quarter declined to 190.1 billion yen from 217.9 billion yen a year ago. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were 224.5 billion yen, lower than last year’s 229.9 billion yen. However, adjusted operating inco…