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Consolidated Sales for the Second Quarter 2025-26
NACON reported consolidated sales of €46.8 million for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth contributed to a total first-half revenue of €78.1 million, a 1.4% rise year-over-year. The financial results highlight a significant divergence between the company’s two primary business segments, with strong performance in software publishing offsetting a sharp decline in hardware and peripherals. The gaming division served as the primary growth engine, with second-quarter sales increasing 31.7% to €36.7 million. This surge was driven by a 52.5% rise in new catalogue titles, bolstered by the successful launches of Rugby League 26 and Hell is Us, the latter of which achieved high user scores and over 1.5 million residual wishlists. The back catalogue also remained resilient, growing 7.8% to €14.0 million. Conversely, the accessories segment experienced a 42.7% decline in quarterly revenue, falling to €9.0 million. This downturn was largely attributed to a 66% drop in American market sales resulting from increased customs duties, though European sales remained supported by new controller releases and Switch 2 peripherals. Looking ahead to the remainder of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the company confirmed its annual targets and anticipates strong growth. The second-half strategy relies on a dense release schedule featuring nearly a dozen titles, including GreedFall II and Dragonkin: The Banished. While uncertainties persist in the American accessories market, the company expects the software catalogue to drive momentum. These results reflect NACON's position as an integrated AA publisher and peripheral designer operating across 100 countries with a workforce of over 1,000 employees.
NaconOct 2025
Financial
Sales for the First 9 Months of Fiscal Year 2025-26 at €124.2 M
Nacon reported consolidated sales of €124.2 million for the first nine months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, representing a 4.4% decline compared to the same period in the previous year. While the games division experienced a 15.7% increase in cumulative revenue to €82.3 million, this growth was offset by a significant 30.5% contraction in the accessories segment, which fell to €37.7 million. The third quarter specifically saw a 12.8% decrease in total sales, primarily driven by challenges in the United States market. The games segment benefited from a 39.9% surge in new catalogue titles during the third quarter, reaching €13.7 million behind the performance of Hell is Us, Cricket 26, and Rennsport. However, back-catalogue sales declined by 21.8% during the same period due to a high basis of comparison and general market softening. The accessories division faced substantial headwinds in the United States, where increased customs duties impacted performance. Although the decline in the U.S. market showed signs of easing—improving from a 66% drop in the second quarter to a 38% drop in the third—the segment remained a primary drag on overall corporate revenue. Looking toward the final quarter of the fiscal year, activity is expected to be driven by several major releases, including Styx: Blades of Greed and GreedFall: The Dying World. While the European accessories market is anticipated to find support from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and new headset hardware, the lack of visibility in the U.S. market has led to a revision of annual forecasts. Nacon now expects total activity for the full 2025-26 fiscal year to be comparable to the previous year, adjusting for the slowdown observed in the third quarter.
NaconJan 2026
Financial
Sales for the 2024/25 Financial Year
NACON reports consolidated sales of €167.9 million for the 2024/25 financial year ending March 31, 2025, representing a marginal increase of 0.1% compared to the previous year. While the company faced a 3.8% decline in gaming revenue due to a limited release schedule in the fourth quarter, this was offset by a 4.1% increase in accessories sales and a robust performance in back-catalogue titles. Back-catalogue sales grew by 31.2% over the full year to reach €58.6 million, demonstrating the sustained value of the company’s existing intellectual property. The financial results reflect a transitional period marked by the strategic postponement of several key games and hardware products into the 2025/26 fiscal year. Consequently, while annual sales remained stable, operating income is expected to be lower than the previous year, though it remains slightly positive. The fourth quarter specifically saw a 7.1% decline in sales, attributed to the lack of major new releases compared to the prior year’s success with high-performing titles like Robocop: Rogue City. Looking ahead, the company forecasts sharp business growth for the 2025/26 financial year, driven by a significantly busier release schedule featuring over ten games across sports, racing, adventure, and simulation genres. The accessories segment is also expected to expand following the launch of new Xbox controllers, premium racing peripherals, and a dedicated range for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. To support this growth and mitigate supply chain risks, the company is diversifying its manufacturing, utilizing facilities in Vietnam and preparing a new controller production site in France scheduled to open in late 2025.
NaconApr 2025
Financial
First-Quarter 2024/25 Sales: €32.3 Million Confirmation of Full-Year 2024/25 Growth Targets
Nacon reported consolidated sales of €32.3 million for the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, covering the period from April to June 2024. This represents a 9.0% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year, primarily driven by a high base of comparison in the gaming segment. While overall gaming sales fell 27.1% to €17.8 million due to a lighter release schedule for new titles, the company saw significant growth in other areas. Back-catalogue sales rose 17.9% to €14.0 million, bolstered by the continued performance of titles like Robocop: Rogue City, while the accessories division grew 27.5% to €13.3 million, fueled by strong demand for premium controllers and headsets in the United States and Australia. The strategic outlook remains optimistic as the company expects to resume growth in the second quarter. This confidence is supported by a robust release pipeline featuring approximately 15 games for the full year, including high-profile titles such as Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, which has already set internal records for pre-orders. Additionally, the accessories segment is expected to benefit from the launch of the new REVOSIM brand, positioning the company as a comprehensive provider of both software and hardware for the motor racing market. Despite the initial quarterly dip in revenue, management has confirmed its full-year targets for growth and increased operating income. The company’s financial position was further strengthened by a successful capital increase in July 2024, providing additional resources to develop its gaming pipeline. With 16 development studios and a distribution network spanning 100 countries, the group aims to leverage synergies between its AA publishing activities and its premium peripheral business to maintain its competitive advantage in the global video game market.
NaconJul 2024