Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Akatsuki
Akatsuki Inc. reported a significant surge in profitability for the first nine months of FY2025, with operating profit rising 115.7% to ¥3,063 million and net profit attributable to parent shareholders climbing 287.6% to ¥2,856 million.
Net sales grew modestly by 2.1% to ¥16,497 million, while diluted earnings per share increased substantially to ¥198.11 compared to ¥51.12 in the prior year.
The core Games and Comics business experienced a 5.3% decline in sales but successfully doubled its operating profit through effective cost-reduction measures.
The Entertainment and Lifestyle segment achieved strong growth with a 76.1% sales increase to ¥1,400 million, though this was accompanied by a modest decline in profit.
The company launched a new AI/DX Solutions segment, which generated ¥600 million in sales but incurred an operating loss of ¥112 million.
The company maintains a strong balance sheet with an equity ratio of 74.2%, total assets of ¥57,687 million, and cash and deposits totaling ¥28,377 million.
Management has withheld FY2026 forecasts and maintains a policy of not providing full-year guidance due to ongoing market uncertainties.
Akatsuki Inc. reported a significant surge in profitability for the first nine months of FY2025, with operating profit rising 115.7% to ¥3,063 million and net profit attributable to parent shareholders climbing 287.6% to ¥2,856 million.
Net sales grew modestly by 2.1% to ¥16,497 million, while diluted earnings per share increased substantially to ¥198.11 compared to ¥51.12 in the prior year.
The core Games and Comics business experienced a 5.3% decline in sales but successfully doubled its operating profit through effective cost-reduction measures.
The Entertainment and Lifestyle segment achieved strong growth with a 76.1% sales increase to ¥1,400 million, though this was accompanied by a modest decline in profit.
The company launched a new AI/DX Solutions segment, which generated ¥600 million in sales but incurred an operating loss of ¥112 million.
The company maintains a strong balance sheet with an equity ratio of 74.2%, total assets of ¥57,687 million, and cash and deposits totaling ¥28,377 million.
Management has withheld FY2026 forecasts and maintains a policy of not providing full-year guidance due to ongoing market uncertainties.