Financial Results Presentation: 1Q FY Sep.2026

Key insights

6 takeaways

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COLOPL reported consolidated sales of 4.7 billion yen for 1Q FY2026, a 10.2% year-over-year decline, with an operating loss of 80 million yen.See it on page 1
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Net profit rose 279% to 170 million yen, while ordinary profit surged 752% to 480 million yen, primarily due to foreign-exchange gains and reduced advertising expenditures.See it on page 7
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The core entertainment segment generated 4.6 billion yen in sales—a 10.6% decline—though the segment's operating loss narrowed compared to the same period last year.See it on page 6
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Despite a 6% decrease in cash and deposits due to dividend payouts, the company maintains a strong financial position with an equity ratio of 91.7%.See it on page 8
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The investment and development arm saw a 20% year-over-year sales increase to 90 million yen, supported by new investments in Korean and Japanese firms and participation in the K-Growth strategic fund.See it on page 15
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Strategic growth initiatives focus on AI-powered titles, location-based gaming, and XR projects like the '360maps' system, aiming for long-term benchmarks of 100 billion yen in sales and 50 billion yen in operating profit.See it on page 20

Summary

The presentation outlines COLOPL’s first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, highlighting a mixed performance across its entertainment and investment segments. Consolidated sales reached 4.7 billion yen, down 10.2% year-over-year, while operating profit fell to a loss of 80 million yen, unchanged from the prior year. Ordinary profit surged 752% to 480 million yen, driven largely by foreign-exchange gains and a reduction in advertising costs. Net profit improved to 170 million yen, reflecting a 279% increase despite extraordinary losses related to a career-transition support program.

In the entertainment business, sales of 4.6 billion yen declined 10.6% YoY, yet operating loss narrowed to 50 million yen from a larger deficit the previous year. The investment and development arm recorded sales of 90 million yen, up 20% YoY, with operating loss improving to 32 million yen. Cash and deposits fell by 6% due to dividend payouts, but the equity ratio remained robust at 91.7%.

Geographically, COLOPL maintains a domestic focus while expanding overseas through new investments in Korean and Japanese firms and participation as a general partner in K-Growth’s strategic fund. The company emphasizes location-based gaming, AI-powered titles, and XR initiatives such as the “360maps” navigation system. Strategic objectives target inclusion in the global mobile-game top 20, with consolidated sales of 100 billion yen and operating profit of 50 billion yen as benchmarks. The presentation concludes with a call to leverage entertainment to inspire everyday life and references the recently released integrated report.