Axial Retailing Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended December 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 176,323 million compared to JPY 173,520 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 7,388 million compared to JPY 7,544 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 7,471 million compared to JPY 7,629 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 4,924 million or JPY 210.97 per share compared to JPY 4,994 million or JPY 213.96 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ending March 2018. For the quarter, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 231,000 million, operating income of JPY 9,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 9,300 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 5,800 million or JPY 248.47 per share.