Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
The company achieved record-high profit growth in FY2018, with total sales rising 5.3% to ¥41,000 million and operating profit increasing 2.5% to ¥12,000 million.
Net income and ordinary profit saw slight declines, falling 4.0% to ¥12,500 million and 4.3% to ¥17,500 million, respectively.
Global expansion was driven by a 13.1% revenue increase in North America and an 11.0% increase in Europe, though Asian revenue contracted by 7.2%.
Key titles performed strongly, with 'Nioh' reaching 1.9 million units sold globally and 'Dynasty Warriors 9' achieving consistent sales across Japan and Asia.
The mid-term management plan targets reaching ¥51 billion in sales and ¥17 billion in operating profit by FY2020, representing a 10% annual growth rate.
Strategic priorities include a three-year expansion into the Chinese market, increased investment in smartphone gaming, and a commitment to a 50% payout ratio or ¥50 per share dividend.
Future growth strategies focus on leveraging high-compatibility intellectual properties to deepen market penetration in the U.S. and Europe.
The company achieved record-high profit growth in FY2018, with total sales rising 5.3% to ¥41,000 million and operating profit increasing 2.5% to ¥12,000 million.
Net income and ordinary profit saw slight declines, falling 4.0% to ¥12,500 million and 4.3% to ¥17,500 million, respectively.
Global expansion was driven by a 13.1% revenue increase in North America and an 11.0% increase in Europe, though Asian revenue contracted by 7.2%.
Key titles performed strongly, with 'Nioh' reaching 1.9 million units sold globally and 'Dynasty Warriors 9' achieving consistent sales across Japan and Asia.
The mid-term management plan targets reaching ¥51 billion in sales and ¥17 billion in operating profit by FY2020, representing a 10% annual growth rate.
Strategic priorities include a three-year expansion into the Chinese market, increased investment in smartphone gaming, and a commitment to a 50% payout ratio or ¥50 per share dividend.
Future growth strategies focus on leveraging high-compatibility intellectual properties to deepen market penetration in the U.S. and Europe.