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Marvelous Inc. released its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, covering the period from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The report, prepared under Japanese GAAP, outlines the company's performance across its primary business segments: Digital Content, Amusement, and Audio & Visual.
Despite a 28.4% year-on-year decline in net sales to 6,255 million yen, the company achieved significant growth in profitability. Operating profit surged by 327.9% to 1,042 million yen, while ordinary profit increased by 425.7% to 1,151 million yen. Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose to 785 million yen, representing a 595.4% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This performance was supported by a reduction in the cost of sales and lower selling, general, and administrative expenses.
Segment performance highlights include a turnaround in the Digital Content business, which generated 382 million yen in profit compared to a loss in the prior-year period. The Amusement business recorded 560 million yen in profit, and the Audio & Visual business contributed 517 million yen. As of June 30, 2026, the company maintained a strong financial position with total assets of 34,267 million yen and an equity-to-asset ratio of 81.3%.
The company maintains its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, projecting net sales of 30,000 million yen and an operating profit of 3,000 million yen. The report confirms that there were no significant changes in the scope of consolidation or accounting policies during this period. These results reflect the company's ongoing operational focus on optimizing costs and managing its diverse portfolio of entertainment assets.