Consolidated Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026

Key insights

7 takeaways

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Capcom achieved its thirteenth consecutive year of profit growth, with net sales rising 15.2% to ¥195,365 million and operating profit increasing 14.5% to ¥75,295 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.See it on page 1
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The company projects continued growth for fiscal year 2027, targeting net sales of ¥210,000 million and an operating profit of ¥83,000 million.See it on page 2
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The Digital Contents segment saw a 49.7% surge in operating profit to ¥10,033 million, driven by global esports initiatives and long-term hall operations.See it on page 5
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Other Businesses experienced significant expansion, with sales climbing 25.2% to ¥7,650 million and operating profit rising 46.7% to ¥3,645 million through diversified media and ancillary revenue streams.See it on page 5
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The company maintains a strong financial position with an equity-to-asset ratio of 78.8% and total equity increasing to ¥254,524 million.See it on page 1
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Operational investments included a 13% increase in average annual salary for a workforce that grew to 3,976 employees, alongside improvements in social metrics such as a 79.7% paternity leave utilization rate.See it on page 10
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Operating cash flow declined from ¥67.6 billion to ¥31.4 billion due to increased working-capital requirements and higher dividend and debt repayment outflows.See it on page 7

Summary

Capcom reported a robust fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 15.2% to ¥195,365 million and operating profit increasing 14.5% to ¥75,295 million—its thirteenth straight year of profit growth. Total assets reached ¥339,307 million, giving an equity-to-asset ratio of 78.8%. Operating cash flow stood at ¥31,380 million, while investing activities generated a net outflow of ¥55,862 million. The company distributed ¥17,048 million in dividends (34.5% of sales) and projected 2027 net sales of ¥210,000 million with operating profit of ¥83,000 million.

Core Digital Contents and Other Businesses segments drove the performance. Digital Contents sales grew 13.9% to ¥17,780 million and operating profit surged 49.7% to ¥10,033 million, supported by long-term hall operations, global esports events, and media initiatives such as Street Fighter 6 tournaments. Other Businesses sales climbed 25.2% to ¥7,650 million and operating profit rose 46.7% to ¥3,645 million, reflecting expanded media and ancillary revenue streams.

Operational metrics improved across the board. Net assets increased 8% to ¥339 billion, largely from retained earnings and investment securities. The workforce grew to 3,976 employees with a 13% rise in average annual salary. Paternity leave utilization reached 79.7%, and the gender wage gap narrowed to 81.3%. Equity rose from ¥217,768 million to ¥254,524 million, driven by a net profit of ¥54.6 billion and modest treasury-share purchases.

Cash flow dynamics shifted, with operating cash flow falling from ¥67.6 billion to ¥31.4 billion due to higher working-capital requirements and larger dividend and debt repayment outflows. Other comprehensive income increased to ¥226,303 million, largely from foreign-currency remeasurements and share-award adjustments. Overall, Capcom’s 2026 results demonstrate sustained profitability, expanding digital and media operations, and a strengthening balance sheet amid growing global fan engagement.