Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months of fiscal year 2017. For the quarter, the company reported sales of ¥105,368 million against ¥101,283 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥16,303 million against ¥14,979 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥11,436 million against ¥11,787 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥46.17 against ¥47.09 per share a year ago. Operating activities was ¥46,440 million against ¥56,535 million a year ago. Capital expenditure was ¥9,134 million against ¥15,381 million a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported sales of ¥308,533 million against ¥313,621 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥42,644 million against ¥43,229 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥40,280 million against ¥31,914 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥162.50 against ¥128.57 per share a year ago. Capital expenditure was ¥29,322 million against ¥37,315 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects sales of ¥425.0 million, operating profit of ¥59.0 million, net income of ¥45.5 million

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥40.00 per share against ¥40.00 per share a year ago.