Komatsu Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥430,595 million against ¥478,020 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥42,899 million against ¥55,645 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company was ¥30,817 million against ¥38,646 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company per share diluted was ¥32.64 against ¥40.94 per share diluted a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of ¥1,226,707 million against ¥1,370,517 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥107,025 million against ¥154,666 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company was ¥68,335 million against ¥103,742 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company per share diluted was ¥72.39 against ¥109.92 per share diluted a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥146,591 million against ¥210,330 million a year ago. Capital expenditures were $107,997 million against ¥123,281 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥1,685,000 million, operating income of ¥150,000 million, net income attributable to company of ¥92,000 million or ¥97.59 per share basic.