HIROSHIMA GAS Co.,Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of JPY 57,786 million compared to JPY 56,439 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 947 million compared to loss of JPY 287 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 886 million or JPY 10.21 per basic share compared to loss of JPY 25 million or JPY 2.59 per basic share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 86,000 million, operating income of JPY 2,700 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,000 million or JPY 29.53 per share.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 66,000 million, net income of JPY 1,800 million or JPY 26.58 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 4.50 per share compared to JPY 4.00 per share a year ago.