Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the nine months, the company reported net interest income of JPY 1,019,574 million against JPY 1,119,829 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 813,309 million against JPY 900,159 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 837,213 million against JPY 897,938 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 544,679 million against JPY 626,242 million a year ago. ROE was 9.5% compared to 11.5% a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,757,570 million compared to JPY 3,574,474 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 398.07 compared to JPY 457.73 a year ago.

For the nine months, on a non-consolidated basis, the company reported operating income of JPY 873,704 million compared to JPY 794,862 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 674,416 million compared to JPY 564,093 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 543,233 million compared to JPY 458,833 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company targeted ordinary profit of JPY 960,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 700,000 million.

The company provided dividend forecast for the fourth quarter of 2017. For the quarter, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 75 per share compared to JPY 75 per share a year ago. The company expects annual dividend of JPY 150 per share.