KOSÉ Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. Net sales were ¥192,332 million against ¥178,457 million last year. Operating income was ¥30,177 million against ¥30,331 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥31,111 million against ¥30,950 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥18,618 million against ¥18,025 million last year. Net income per basic share was ¥326.39 against ¥315.99 last year. Operating income decreased 0.5% mainly due to sales growth resulting from the aggressive use of selling expenses and effective use of general and administrative expenses. Profit before income taxes was ¥31,080 million against ¥30,915 million last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects net sales of ¥256,000 million, operating income of ¥37,000 million, ordinary income of ¥36,300 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥20,900 million and net income per share of ¥366.38.