Bandai Namco Holdings: Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Bandai Namco Holdings achieved consolidated net sales of 1.348 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, representing an 8.6% increase over the previous year.
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Operating profit rose to 189.5 billion yen, a 5.2% year-over-year increase, with the Toys and Hobby segment serving as the primary driver by contributing 126.9 billion yen in operating profit.
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The Toys and Hobby segment led revenue growth with 673.9 billion yen in sales, a 12.9% increase, while the Digital segment generated 476.5 billion yen, a 4.6% increase.
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Home console game performance saw a significant increase in volume, with total units sold rising to 45.87 million across 249 titles in FY2026.3, compared to 22.94 million units across 126 titles in the prior year.
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Mobile Suit Gundam remained the group's top-performing IP by a wide margin, generating 254.3 billion yen in groupwide sales, followed by Dragon Ball at 138 billion yen and One Piece at 139.3 billion yen.
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The Amusement business grew 8.0% to 152.7 billion yen in sales, supported by a total of 1,250 facilities and consistent year-over-year growth in existing-store sales in Japan.
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Regional sales data shows Japan remains the dominant market at 973.4 billion yen, while the Americas and Europe contributed 122.2 billion yen and 125.6 billion yen respectively.

Summary

Bandai Namco Holdings’ consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, demonstrate sustained growth across its diversified portfolio of entertainment businesses. The company achieved net sales of 1,348.2 billion yen, representing an 8.6% increase over the previous fiscal year, and an operating profit of 189.5 billion yen, a 5.2% year-over-year improvement. These results reflect the company’s ability to leverage its intellectual property (IP) across multiple segments, including toys, digital content, and amusement facilities.

The Toys and Hobby segment served as the primary growth engine, generating 673.9 billion yen in sales—a 12.9% increase—and an operating profit of 126.9 billion yen. The Digital business, which encompasses network content and home console games, contributed 476.5 billion yen in sales. While home console games saw 45.8 million units sold across 249 titles, the segment’s operating profit experienced a decline to 56.6 billion yen compared to the prior year. The Amusement segment also showed positive momentum, with sales rising 8.0% to 152.7 billion yen, supported by strong performance in both amusement machines and facility operations.

Geographically, Japan remains the dominant market, accounting for 973.4 billion yen in sales and 180.5 billion yen in operating profit. International markets, particularly the Americas and Asia, continue to be strategic areas for expansion, with Asia showing notable growth in sales. The company’s IP-centric strategy remains central to its operations, with major franchises such as Mobile Suit Gundam, Dragon Ball, and One Piece driving significant revenue across group-wide segments. These financial results underscore a stable, multi-faceted business model that effectively integrates physical and digital entertainment to maintain consistent market presence.