FY26/3 Earnings Summary and Mid- to Long-Term Growth Strategies: Japan

Capcom achieved record-high consolidated sales and operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 2026, marking thirteen consecutive years of profit growth. This performance is primarily attributed to robust digital content sales and the sustained popularity of the company’s extensive catalog of titles. Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company targets a further 10% increase in operating profit, supported by a projected rise in total unit sales to 6.5 million and the continued expansion of its digital and arcade operations.

The core strategy for long-term growth centers on a flywheel business model that utilizes established intellectual property across consumer games, eSports, and media to broaden the global fan base. By leveraging data-driven marketing across 244 countries and regions, the company aims to maintain a consistent pipeline of new releases while maximizing the longevity of its digital catalog. This approach is designed to ensure stable, recurring revenue streams that support consistent annual profit growth.

To sustain this momentum, the company is aggressively expanding its development workforce, with plans to reach 3,180 developers by the end of the 2027 fiscal year. This human capital investment is bolstered by the integration of generative AI to streamline routine tasks, allowing staff to focus on high-value creative output. These operational enhancements are balanced by a disciplined capital allocation strategy that prioritizes sustainable growth, infrastructure reinvestment, and consistent shareholder returns, ensuring the company remains well-positioned to navigate the evolving global gaming landscape.