Lawson Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported gross operating revenue of JPY 461,955 million compared to JPY 435,534 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 57,685 million compared to JPY 62,058 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 56,906 million compared to JPY 60,677 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 33,855 million compared or JPY 338.26 per diluted share to JPY 31,472 million or JPY 314.48 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes was of JPY 53,514 million compared to JPY 53,622 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2017. For the year ending February 28, 2017, the company expects gross operating revenue of JPY 642,000 million, operating revenue of JPY 76,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 73,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 35,500 million or JPY 354.95 per share.