Hitachi Capital Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the first quarter, the company's revenues were ¥98,311 million against ¥89,285 million last year. Profit before tax was ¥11,801 million against ¥11,222 million last year. Net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥8,154 million or ¥62.86 per diluted share against ¥7,347 million or ¥56.31 per diluted share last year. Cash flows used in operating activities was ¥67,558 million against ¥77,211 million last year. Return on equity  was 9.2% against 8.9% last year. ROA  was 1.4% against 1.5% last year. Free cash flow was ¥70,124 million against ¥85,291 million last year. Purchase of other property, plant and equipment was ¥1,534 million against ¥690 million last year.
 
 For the half year ending September 30, 2017, the company expects revenues of ¥193,800 million, profit before tax of ¥21,600 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥15,400 million or ¥131.75 per share against previous guidance of revenues of ¥193,300 million, profit before tax of ¥19,900 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥14,000 million or ¥119.77 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects revenues of ¥398,900 million, profit before tax of ¥41,500 million, and net profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥29,400 million or ¥251.53 per share.

The company expects to pay a second quarter dividend of JPY 43.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 43.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 43.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 43.00 per share for the same period a year ago. Thus the annual dividend would amount to JPY 86.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 86.00 per share for the same period a year ago.