DeNA Q1 FY2025 Operating Results

DeNA’s Q1 FY2025 operating results demonstrate a period of robust profitability, with the company reporting revenue of 41.7 billion yen and an IFRS operating profit of 13.8 billion yen. These figures represent a significant year-on-year increase of 23% in revenue and 620% in operating profit. The company’s performance was anchored by its Sports Business, which saw strong results from professional baseball, and a continued focus on profitability within its Live Streaming segment. The Game Business, while remaining a primary contributor, experienced a quarter-on-quarter decline following the initial launch performance of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

The company is currently executing an "AI-ALL-IN" strategy to drive mid-to-long-term growth and improve capital efficiency. This initiative involves integrating generative AI across all internal operations to enhance productivity and competitiveness, while simultaneously developing AI-native consumer products and enterprise consulting services. Management is also prioritizing the expansion of its Smart City projects in Yokohama and Kawasaki, alongside a disciplined approach to its Healthcare & Medical segment, which is undergoing a strategic review to ensure future scalability.

Financial guidance for FY2025 is presented as a range—projecting revenue between 146.0 billion and 154.0 billion yen—to account for the inherent volatility in the Game Business and the impact of ongoing growth investments. The company remains committed to enhancing shareholder value by focusing on return on equity (ROE) and maintaining a structural growth portfolio. By leveraging its diverse business segments and accelerating AI integration, the organization aims to achieve consistent profit growth over the next three years, targeting a non-GAAP operating profit of 15.0 billion yen by FY2026.