Updated Mar 17, 2026 by CyberAgent
Financial · May 1, 2025
Published by CyberAgent
CyberAgent’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, reflects a period of strategic transition characterized by record-breaking growth in media and advertising alongside a significant contraction in the gaming sector. Consolidated net sales reached ¥709.9 billion, a 6.6% year-over-year increase, yet operating income fell 35.1% to ¥67.5 billion. This decline in profitability was primarily driven by the Game Business, where sales dropped 13.1% to ¥228.4 billion and operating income plummeted 37.2% due to the natural slowdown of major titles. Despite these headwinds, the Internet Advertisement Business achieved record sales of ¥376 billion, and the Media Business grew 35.5% behind the expansion of the ABEMA platform. The fiscal year also marked a shift in financial health and accounting methodology. Total equity rose substantially to ¥221.2 billion, yet net cash from operating activities decreased from ¥109.6 billion to ¥17.9 billion, largely due to increased income tax obligations. Furthermore, the adoption of new revenue recognition standards altered how game item charges are recorded, moving from the point of purchase to the estimated usage period. These changes, combined with the transition to a group tax sharing system, resulted in basic earnings per share falling from ¥81.68 to ¥45.29. Looking forward, the company maintains a stable dividend policy of ¥14.00 per share and projects modest growth for FY2023 with a net sales forecast of ¥720 billion. While the gaming segment remains a core profit driver, the overall corporate strategy increasingly relies on the diversification of revenue through digital media and advertising to offset the inherent volatility of the mobile gaming market. This corrected financial outlook underscores a period of high investment and structural adjustment within the Japanese digital entertainment and advertising landscape.
May 15, 2025 CyberAgent, Inc. Susumu Fujita Representative Director, CEO, and President TSE Prime: 4751 (Corrections / Corrections of Numerical Data) Partial Correction to FY2022 Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP] CyberAgent, Inc. today announced a correction to part of the "FY2022 Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]," which was disclosed on October 26, 2022. The details of the correction are as follows. Additionally, the corrected numerical data provided reflects the corrections made to certain numerical values. 1. Reason for corrections The details of the correction and the reasons for it have been disclosed separately in the "Notice on Submission of Correction Reports of Past Annual Securities Reports and Amendments of Financial Statements for Past Fiscal Years" dated today, May 15, 2025, for further information. 2. Details of corrections The corrections are underlined. Since there are numerous corrections, only the revised full text is provided.
(Revised) FY2022 Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP] October 26, 2022 Listed company name: CyberAgent, Inc.(herein referred as the "Company") Listed stock exchange: TSE Prime Market Code No.: 4751 URL https://www.cyberagent.co.jp/ en/ Representative: Representative Director CEO Susumu Fujita Inquiries: Senior Managing Executive Officer Go Nakayama Tel +81-3-5459-0202 Scheduled date of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders: December 9, 2022 Scheduled date of dividend payment start: December 12, 2022 Scheduled filing date of the Annual Securities Report: December 9, 2022 Preparation of supplementary references regarding financial results: Yes Holding the briefing of financial results: Yes (live stream only) (Amounts less than ¥1 million are rounded down) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended September 30, 2022 (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022) (1) Consolidated Results of Operations
(Amounts less than ¥1 million are rounded down) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended September 30, 2022 (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022) (1) Consolidated Results of Operations Net sales Operating Ordinary income Net income Comprehensive income attributable to income owners of the parent ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % FY2022 709,923 6.6 67,552 (35.1) 67,902 (34.9) 22,901 (44.5) 34,645 (46.8) FY2021 666,149 39.2 104,070 207.5 104,382 208.6 41,242 527.9 65,064 223.3
709,923 6.6 67,552 (35.1) 67,902 (34.9) 22,901 (44.5) 34,645 (46.8) FY2021 666,149 39.2 104,070 207.5 104,382 208.6 41,242 527.9 65,064 223.3 Basic earnings Diluted earnings Return on Ordinary income Operating income per share per share shareholders' on total assets margin equity ¥ ¥ % % % FY2022 45.29 42.86 16.9 17.8 9.5 FY2021 81.68 77.31 37.8 32.5 15.6 (Note) The Company conducted a four-for-one stock split of common stocks as of April 1, 2021.
17.8 9.5 FY2021 81.68 77.31 37.8 32.5 15.6 (Note) The Company conducted a four-for-one stock split of common stocks as of April 1, 2021. The "Basic earnings per share" and "Diluted earnings per share" are calculated assuming that the said stock split was conducted at the beginning of the previous consolidated fiscal year. (2) Consolidated Financial Position Total assets Equity Shareholders' Shareholders' Equity per share equity equity ratio ¥ million ¥ million ¥ million % ¥ FY2022 381,933 221,245 142,595 37.3 281.85 FY2021 382,225 193,792 128,531 33.6 254.28 (Note) The Company conducted a four-for-one stock split of common stocks as of April 1, 2021.
37.3 281.85 FY2021 382,225 193,792 128,531 33.6 254.28 (Note) The Company conducted a four-for-one stock split of common stocks as of April 1, 2021. The "Equity per share" is calculated assuming that the said stock split was conducted at the beginning of the previous consolidated fiscal year. (3) Consolidated Cash Flows Cash flows from Cash flows from Cash flows from Cash and cash operating activities investing activities financing activities equivalents at the end of the year ¥ million ¥ million ¥ million ¥ million FY2022 17,946 (31,412) (2,801) 168,035 FY2021 109,609 (28,537) 374 184,082 2. Dividends Dividends per share Amount of Dividend ratio Dividend on
CyberAgent, Inc. achieved exceptional financial growth during the 2021 fiscal year, characterized by a 39.2% increase in consolidated net sales to ¥666,149 million and a 207.5% surge in operating income to ¥104,070 million. This performance was underpinned by a significant rise in profit attributable to shareholders, which climbed from ¥6,567 million in the previous year to ¥41,242 million. The company’s liquidity position strengthened considerably, with cash and cash equivalents nearly doubling to ¥184,082 million, supported by robust operating cash flows of ¥109,609 million. The Game Business served as the primary catalyst for this expansion, recording a 68.6% revenue increase to ¥262,751 million and a 217.9% jump in segment income to ¥96,445 million. This success was largely attributed to the performance of a major new title launch. Simultaneously, the Internet Advertisement Business reached record net sales of ¥321,001 million, while the Media Business grew by 45.1%, successfully narrowing its operating losses to ¥15,141 million. Other corporate developments included a four-for-one stock split implemented in April 2021, resulting in adjusted basic earnings per share of ¥81.68. Despite the strong fiscal results, management has opted not to provide a formal forecast for the 2022 fiscal year. This decision stems from the inherent volatility of the game industry, where the timing of new title launches and the fluctuation of hit-driven revenue cycles create significant uncertainty. While the company maintains a diversified portfolio across media, advertising, and investment development, the high impact of the gaming segment on overall profitability necessitates a cautious approach to forward-looking guidance.
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, reveal a period of transition characterized by modest top-line growth alongside a sharp contraction in profitability. While net sales rose 1.3% to ¥719,451 million, operating income plummeted 66.9% to ¥22,351 million. This decline was primarily driven by the Game Business, where operating income fell 62.5% to ¥22,708 million due to reduced revenue from high-margin titles. Consequently, net income attributable to owners of the parent dropped significantly from ¥22,901 million in the previous year to ¥3,540 million, resulting in a decrease in basic earnings per share from ¥45.29 to ¥6.99. The Media Business, anchored by the streaming platform ABEMA, demonstrated strong revenue growth of 25.8%, bolstered by high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. However, the segment continued to operate at a loss of ¥12,873 million. Simultaneously, the Internet Advertisement Business expanded its market share but experienced a 26.3% decrease in profit. Despite these earnings pressures, the company maintained a robust liquidity position, ending the period with ¥201,780 million in cash and cash equivalents, supported by financing activities including the issuance of convertible bonds. Operations remain heavily concentrated in the Japanese domestic market, which accounts for over 90% of total sales and assets. Looking toward the 2024 fiscal year, projections suggest a recovery with a forecasted 34.2% increase in operating income. This anticipated growth is predicated on a pipeline of new game releases and a narrowing of deficits within the Media Business. The transition to a group tax sharing system further reflects the evolving corporate structure across its five primary reportable segments: Media, Internet Advertisement, Game, Investment Development, and Other Businesses.
CyberAgent, Inc. achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, characterized by a 5.5% increase in net sales to ¥478,526 million and a 9.8% rise in operating income to ¥33,839 million. The most notable metric was the 287.5% surge in profit attributable to shareholders of the parent, which reached ¥6,567 million. This performance drove basic earnings per share from ¥13.45 in the previous year to ¥52.09, allowing for a year-end dividend of ¥34.00. The company’s financial position strengthened alongside these earnings, with net assets rising to ¥127,637 million and cash flow from operating activities increasing to ¥37,028 million. The Group’s success was primarily anchored by the Game and Internet Advertisement segments, which generated incomes of ¥30,337 million and ¥21,030 million, respectively. While the Media Business experienced 22.6% sales growth, it recorded an operating loss of ¥18,267 million as a result of sustained strategic investments in the ABEMA streaming platform. Geographically, operations remain concentrated in the Japanese market, which accounts for over 90% of total sales and assets. To better align with current management strategies, the company also executed a structural transfer of specific businesses from the Internet Advertisement segment to the Media segment. Looking ahead, the company forecasts continued expansion with a net sales target of ¥500 billion for fiscal year 2021. This outlook is supported by the strong performance of hit game titles and the broader expansion of the smartphone market. Despite ongoing impairment losses, which decreased to ¥4,589 million from the previous year’s ¥9,502 million, the Group maintains a robust liquidity position with a year-end cash balance exceeding ¥102,368 million. This capital provides the necessary foundation for continued investment in intangible assets and property to support its diverse reportable segments.
CyberAgent’s fiscal year 2024 consolidated financial results reveal a period of robust recovery and operational efficiency, characterized by an 11.4% increase in net sales to ¥801,236 million. Operating income surged by 79.3% to reach ¥40,083 million, while net income attributable to owners of the parent experienced a dramatic 351.3% jump to ¥15,977 million. This financial turnaround was largely propelled by the Media Business, which successfully narrowed its operating loss from ¥12,873 million to just ¥1,927 million, and a high-performing Internet Advertisement Business that consistently outpaced broader market growth. The Game Business remains a vital profit driver, generating ¥195,985 million in net sales and a 34.6% increase in operating income to ¥30,569 million. This growth was fueled by the successful launch of new titles alongside the steady performance of existing smartphone applications. Geographically, the company’s operations remain heavily concentrated in Japan, with over 90% of sales and assets originating within the domestic market. Enhanced cash flow management was also evident, as net cash from operating activities more than doubled to ¥53,231 million, supporting a total equity balance of ¥250,504 million by year-end. Looking toward fiscal year 2025, projections indicate continued upward momentum with a net sales target of ¥820,000 million. A primary strategic milestone for the upcoming period is the anticipated transition of the Media Business into a profitable segment. Reflecting this positive outlook and strengthened earnings per share—which rose from ¥6.99 to ¥31.56—the annual dividend is expected to increase to ¥17.00 per share. These results underscore a successful stabilization of core business segments and a clear trajectory toward sustained profitability across the entire portfolio.