Axial Retailing Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended Dec. 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 173,520 million compared to JPY 168,941 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 7,544 million compared to JPY 7,158 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 7,629 million compared to JPY 7,204 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 4,994 million or JPY 213.96 per share compared to JPY 4,696 million or JPY 201.18 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ending March 2017. For the quarter, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 227,000 million, operating income of JPY 8,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 8,700 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 5,000 million or JPY 214.20 per share.