Nippon Ichi Software: Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Forecasts

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Nippon Ichi Software has significantly revised its fiscal year 2027 earnings forecast upward, driven by the successful domestic launch and sustained sales of the title Honogurashi no Niwa.See it on page 1
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Consolidated full-year operating profit is now projected to reach 715 million yen, a 141.4% increase over the initial May 2026 estimate.See it on page 2
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Net income attributable to owners of the parent company is expected to rise by 116.8% to 718 million yen for the full fiscal year.See it on page 2
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Consolidated net sales for the full year are projected at 5.411 billion yen, representing a 13.1% increase compared to previous forecasts.See it on page 2
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Second-quarter cumulative operating profit is anticipated to outperform initial expectations by 276.1%.See it on page 2
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Non-consolidated full-year ordinary profit is projected to increase by 174.1%, marking a significant recovery from the losses recorded in the previous fiscal year.See it on page 2

Summary

Nippon Ichi Software has issued a significant upward revision to its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. This adjustment reflects a robust financial performance driven primarily by the successful domestic market launch and sustained sales momentum of the title Honogurashi no Niwa. The revised projections indicate a substantial improvement in profitability across both consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements compared to the initial estimates released in May 2026.

For the consolidated full-year forecast, net sales are now expected to reach 5.411 billion yen, representing a 13.1% increase over the previous forecast. The impact on profitability is even more pronounced, with operating profit projected to rise by 141.4% to 715 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent company expected to climb by 116.8% to 718 million yen. Similar growth trends are observed in the second-quarter cumulative results, where operating profit is now anticipated to exceed initial expectations by 276.1%.

The non-consolidated figures mirror this positive trajectory, with full-year net sales revised upward by 41.5% and ordinary profit projected to increase by 174.1%. These figures represent a marked recovery from the previous fiscal year, during which the company recorded losses in both operating and ordinary profit categories. The company maintains that these updated forecasts are based on information available as of the announcement date, acknowledging that actual results may vary due to future market variables.