Start Today Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 201. For the third quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 22,127 million against JPY 15,333 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 8,703 million against JPY 4,735 million for the same period a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of JPY 53,694 million against JPY 37,750 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 19,291 million against JPY 11,744 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 14,117 million against JPY 7,927 million a year ago. Recurring profit was JPY 19,433 million against JPY 11,898 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 69,030 million, operating profit of JPY 22,140 million, recurring profit of JPY 22,150 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 15,260 million and earnings per share of JPY 48.9.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year 2017. For the year, the company expects dividend of JPY 20.7 per share.