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Financial · January 1, 2023
Published by CyberAgent
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, reveal a period of strategic investment and market fluctuation. Covering the period from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, the data shows a slight year-on-year decline in net sales of 2.1%, totaling ¥167,577 million. The company shifted from a significant operating income of ¥19,804 million in the previous year to an operating loss of ¥1,255 million. This downturn resulted in a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥5,002 million, compared to a ¥6,091 million profit in the same quarter of the prior year. Performance varied significantly across business segments. The Media Business, which includes ABEMA and Ameba, saw a 34% increase in net sales to ¥33,485 million, driven largely by the distribution of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. However, high content and distribution costs led to an expanded operating loss of ¥9,356 million for the segment. The Internet Advertisement Business remained a stable core, growing sales by 8.9% to ¥95,639 million, though operating income dipped 13% due to economic conditions. Conversely, the Game Business experienced a sharp decline, with sales falling 29.9% to ¥40,916 million and operating income dropping 69.6% to ¥5,212 million as major titles moved away from their anniversary peaks. The consolidated financial position shows total assets increased to ¥423,028 million, primarily due to the issuance of convertible bonds, which also contributed to a rise in total liabilities to ¥211,331 million. Despite the quarterly loss, the company maintained its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of ¥720,000 million and operating income between ¥40,000 and ¥50,000 million. The report, prepared under Japanese GAAP, indicates that while short-term profitability was impacted by heavy media investments and game cycle volatility, the company continues to focus on the medium-to-long-term growth of its smartphone-based services.
FY2023 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP] January 25, 2023 Listed company name: CyberAgent, Inc. 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 Quarterly report submission date: January 26, 2023 Dividend payment start date - Preparation of Supplementary Materials for Quarterly Financial Results: Yes Presentation of Quarterly Financial Results: Yes (live stream only) (Amounts less than ¥1 million rounded down) 1. Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2023 (1) Consolidated results of operations (cumulative) (% = Year-on-Year Change.) Net income Net sales Operating income Ordinary income attributable to Comprehensive owners of the income parent ¥ million
come Ordinary income attributable to Comprehensive owners of the income parent ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % 1Q FY2023 167,577 (2.1) (1,255) - (939) - (5,002) - (3,768) - 1Q FY2022 171,090 30.6 19,804 180.6 19,836 186.1 6,091 107.9 8,831 - Basic earnings Diluted earnings per share per share ¥ ¥ 1Q FY2023 (9.88) - 1Q FY2022 12.05 11.39 (Note) Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2023 is not presented in the above table. Because basic earnings per share was negative although there are dilutive shares. (2) Consolidated financial position Total assets Equity Shareholders' Shareholders' equity equity ratio ¥ million ¥ million ¥ million % As of 1Q FY2023 423,028 211,696 131,975 31.2 As of FY2022 383,698 222,915 144,264 37.6
¥ million ¥ million ¥ million % As of 1Q FY2023 423,028 211,696 131,975 31.2 As of FY2022 383,698 222,915 144,264 37.6 2. Dividends Annual dividends 1Q 2Q 3Q Year end Total ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ FY2022 - 0.00 - 14.00 14.00 FY2023 - FY2023 (Forecast) - - 15.00 15.00 (Note) Revisions to most recent dividend forecast: None 3. Forecast of the Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2023 (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023) (% = Year-on-Year Change.) Net income Basic Net sales Operating income Ordinary income attributable to earnings
Net income Basic Net sales Operating income Ordinary income attributable to earnings owners of the parent per share ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ million % ¥ Full year 720,000 1.3 40,000 -(42.1) 40.000 (42.4) 15,000 (38.1) 29.64 -50,000 (27.7) -50,000 -(28.0) -20,000 -(17.4) -39.53 (Note) Revisions to most recent forecast: None.
*Notes (1) Changes in Significant Subsidiaries during the Period: None (Changes in specified subsidiaries due to changes in the scope of consolidation) New : -(Company name: -) Excluded : -(Company name: -) (2) Application of simplified accounting methods and/or special accounting methods: None (3) Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, restatements i) Changes associated with revisions of accounting standards: Yes ii) Changes other than those included in i) : None iii) Changes in accounting estimates: None iv) Restatements: None (4) Number of shares issued (1) Number of shares issued and outstanding at end of period (including treasury stock) 1Q FY2023: 505,938,400 shares FY2022: 505,924,000 shares (2) Number of shares of treasury stock issued and outstanding at end of period 1Q FY2023: 1,004 shares FY2022: 1,004 shares (3) Average number of shares during the period (cumulative quarterly period) 1Q FY2023: 505,930,926 shares 1Q FY2022: 505,475,657 shares *The Consolidated Financial Results is not subject to audit. *Appropriate Use of Earnings Forecast and Other Matters The forecast of performance is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those listed in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties. For information related to the forecast indicated above, please refer to “1.
st of performance is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those listed in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties. For information related to the forecast indicated above, please refer to “1. Qualitative Information on Quarterly Financial Results (3) Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information” on page 2.
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2022 reveal a period of significant growth, primarily driven by a surge in the game business. For the three-month period ending December 31, 2021, net sales reached ¥171,090 million, a 30.6% increase year-on-year. Operating income saw a substantial rise of 180.6% to ¥19,804 million, while profit attributable to shareholders of the parent grew by 107.9% to ¥6,091 million. The game business was the primary catalyst for this performance, reporting a 94.7% increase in net sales to ¥58,329 million and a 1,405.7% increase in operating income to ¥17,130 million, largely due to a successful title launched in early 2021. The internet advertisement business also achieved record-high net sales of ¥87,831 million. Conversely, the media business, which includes ABEMA, reported an operating loss of ¥3,840 million as the company continues to invest in the platform for long-term growth. The investment development business experienced a decline, with operating income falling 57.5% year-on-year. Geographically focused on the Japanese market, the report notes a change in accounting policies following the adoption of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition. This shift affects how in-game currency and item charges are recorded, though the immediate impact on profit and loss is described as minor. Despite the strong quarterly performance, CyberAgent has refrained from providing a full-year consolidated earnings forecast for fiscal 2022. This decision is attributed to the inherent volatility of the game business, where performance is highly dependent on the timing of new launches and the operational status of existing titles, making reasonable calculations difficult at this stage.
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2021 reveal a period of significant revenue growth alongside shifting profitability across its diverse business segments. Covering the period from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, the data shows net sales increased by 13.3% year-on-year to ¥131,014 million. While operating income saw a moderate decline of 8.7% to ¥7,058 million, profit attributable to shareholders of the parent surged by 101.3% to ¥2,930 million. The Media Business, which includes the ABEMA streaming platform, reported a substantial 67% increase in net sales to ¥20,428 million. Although this segment remains in an investment phase, its operating loss narrowed from ¥5,050 million to ¥3,926 million. The Internet Advertisement Business achieved record-high net sales of ¥76,587 million, up 13.8%, maintaining its position as the primary revenue driver. Conversely, the Game Business experienced a downturn, with net sales falling 15% to ¥29,954 million and operating income dropping 77.8% to ¥1,137 million, attributed to seasonal factors affecting major existing titles. The Investment Development Business provided a significant boost, with operating income rising 74% to ¥4,636 million. The financial position remains stable despite a slight decrease in total assets to ¥252,094 million, primarily due to corporate tax and dividend payments. CyberAgent maintained its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of ¥500,000 million and operating income between ¥30,000 million and ¥35,000 million. These results, prepared under Japanese GAAP, reflect the company's strategic focus on scaling its media and advertising operations to offset fluctuations in the hit-driven gaming market during the ongoing global pandemic.
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering the period from October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, demonstrate significant growth in revenue and profitability. Net sales rose 14.0% year-on-year to ¥232.3 billion, while operating income surged 181.8% to ¥23.3 billion. This performance was primarily driven by record-high results in the Media & IP and Game segments. Notably, the subsidiary AbemaTV Inc. achieved its first quarterly operating profit since its 2015 inception, contributing to a 246.1% increase in Media & IP segment income. The Game Business served as a major growth engine, with net sales increasing 69.2% to ¥64.7 billion and operating income rising 427.2% to ¥17.6 billion, fueled by strong existing titles and international expansion. Conversely, the Internet Advertisement Business saw a 2.7% decline in sales and a 27.2% drop in operating income following the loss of a major client. The Investment Development Business also underperformed, reporting an operating loss of ¥552 million. Geographically focused on the Japanese market with expanding global IP interests, the report utilizes Japanese GAAP to detail the company's financial position. Total assets decreased to ¥524.6 billion, largely due to tax and dividend payments. Despite the strong first-quarter start, the full-year forecast remains unchanged, projecting net sales of ¥880 billion. The outlook suggests a potential year-on-year decline in annual operating income, ranging from 16.3% to 30.3%, as the company balances proactive content investment with fluctuating segment performances.
CyberAgent’s consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, ending June 30, 2021, reveal a period of significant growth and upward momentum. Net sales reached ¥486.7 billion, a 36.1% increase year-on-year, while operating income surged by 171.9% to ¥77.5 billion. Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent saw the most dramatic rise, increasing 462.1% to ¥33.0 billion. This performance was driven primarily by the Game Business and the Internet Advertisement Business, leading the company to revise its full-year earnings and dividend forecasts upward. The Game Business served as a primary growth engine, with net sales rising 59.5% to ¥186.3 billion and operating income jumping 196.4% to ¥68.6 billion, largely due to the significant contribution of a new game title. The Internet Advertisement Business also achieved record-high net sales of ¥239.1 billion, up 17.0%, benefiting from a steadily expanding smartphone advertising market. While the Media Business, including ABEMA, reported an operating loss of ¥11.2 billion, this represented an improvement over the previous year’s loss as the company continues to invest in the platform as a long-term strategic pillar. Geographically focused on the Japanese market, the results reflect a cumulative nine-month period. The company’s financial position strengthened, with total assets increasing to ¥343.7 billion, supported by a four-for-one stock split executed in April 2021. Based on these results, CyberAgent raised its full-year sales forecast to ¥650 billion and its operating income forecast to ¥100 billion. The company also increased its year-end dividend forecast to ¥11 per share to maintain a Dividend on Equity (DOE) ratio of 5% or more, signaling confidence in its continued capital efficiency and business growth.