Lawson Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported gross operating revenue of JPY 494,053 million compared to JPY 461,955 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 54,261 million compared to JPY 57,685 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 53,781 million compared to JPY 56,906 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 32,795 million compared or JPY 327.63 per diluted share to JPY 33,855 million or JPY 338.26 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes was of JPY 50,791 million compared to JPY 53,514 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2018. For the year ending February 28, 2018, the company expects gross operating revenue of JPY 672,000 million, operating income of JPY 68,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 65,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 33,500 million or JPY 334.81 per share.

For the year ending February 28, 2018, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 127.50 per share against JPY 125.00 per share a year ago.