Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. announced consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the nine months, on consolidated basis, reported net interest income of JPY 1,050,792 million against JPY 1,019,574 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 959,534 million against JPY 813,309 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 949,115 million against JPY 837,213 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 648,125 million against JPY 544,679 million a year ago. ROE was 10.3% compared to 9.5% a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 4,263,194 million compared to JPY 3,757,570 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 459.18 compared to JPY 398.07 a year ago.

For the nine months, on a non-consolidated basis, reported net interest income of JPY 709,389 million compared to JPY 873,704 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 558,119 million compared to JPY 674,416 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 432,693 million compared to JPY 543,233 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 552,289 million against JPY 670,303 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 630,000 million or 446.64 earnings per share.