WOWOW INC. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. The company reported net sales of ¥19,866 million, operating profit of ¥3,454 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,469 million or ¥91.48 per share compared to net sales of ¥19,748 million, operating profit of ¥1,980 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,399 million or ¥51.84 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥3,621 million compared to ¥2,023 million a year ago.

For the year six months ending Sep. 30, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥40,600 million, operating profit of ¥5,100 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,700 million or ¥137.08 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥82,500 million, operating profit of ¥9,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥6,500 million or ¥240.82 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects an annual dividend of ¥80 per share.