Start Today Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the third quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 15,333 million against JPY 11,633 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 4,735 million against JPY 4,609 million for the same period a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported net sales of JPY 37,750 million against JPY 29,253 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 11,744 million against JPY 10,652 million for the same period a year ago. Recurring profit was JPY 11,898 million against JPY 10,699 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 7,927 million against JPY 6,879 million for the same period a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 53,800 million, operating profit of JPY 19,140 million, recurring profit of JPY 19,160 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 12,520 million and earnings per share of JPY 117.4.

The company's estimated dividends per share is JPY 47 for the fiscal 2016.