SIFCO Industries Inc. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2016. Net sales from operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 15.9% to $31.5 million, compared with $27.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Loss from operations before income tax expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $2.3 million compared with a loss from operations before income tax benefit of $4.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Operating loss was $1,721,000 compared to $4,228,000 a year ago. Net loss was $2,609,000 or $0.48 per basic and diluted share compared to $2,598,000 or $0.48 per basic and diluted share a year ago.