First-corporation Inc. announced earnings results for the third quarter ended February 28, 2019. For quarter, the company reported total net sales of JPY 13,459,410,000 against JPY 14,656,911,000 a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,277,152,000 against JPY 1,420,777,000 a year ago. Net income was JPY 865,817,000 against 960,689,000 a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 64.81 against JPY 72.01 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 64.77 against JPY 71.86 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019. For the company, the company expects net sales to be JPY 21,499 million, operating income to be JPY 1,995 million, ordinary income to be JPY 1,989 million, net income to be JPY 1,372 million, and net income per share to be JPY 102.78.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects year-end dividend to JPY 38.00 compared to JPY 38.00 paid a year ago.