Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo’s Q1 FY2025 operating profit fell 23.8% to ¥5.7 billion, while consolidated sales declined 3.8% year-over-year to ¥17.6 billion.
Net profit rose to ¥13.6 billion due to higher operating leverage and lower tax rates, despite the decline in core operating income.
The entertainment division saw a 3.1% sales decline, characterized by a 7.4% drop in physical console units and a 5.9 percentage point decrease in digital downloads.
Regional performance was mixed, with Japan sales falling 6.9% while European sales surged 101.7% due to new title launches.
Operating costs increased as headcount grew 7.9% to 2,736 employees, alongside rising advertising and variable expenses.
The company maintained its full-year FY2024 guidance of ¥90 billion in sales, relying on upcoming releases like 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8' and 'Fairy Tail 2' to meet targets.
Koei Tecmo is managing its TSE Prime listing compliance by planning treasury share conversions to stay above the 35% tradable-share threshold.
Koei Tecmo’s Q1 FY2025 operating profit fell 23.8% to ¥5.7 billion, while consolidated sales declined 3.8% year-over-year to ¥17.6 billion.
Net profit rose to ¥13.6 billion due to higher operating leverage and lower tax rates, despite the decline in core operating income.
The entertainment division saw a 3.1% sales decline, characterized by a 7.4% drop in physical console units and a 5.9 percentage point decrease in digital downloads.
Regional performance was mixed, with Japan sales falling 6.9% while European sales surged 101.7% due to new title launches.
Operating costs increased as headcount grew 7.9% to 2,736 employees, alongside rising advertising and variable expenses.
The company maintained its full-year FY2024 guidance of ¥90 billion in sales, relying on upcoming releases like 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8' and 'Fairy Tail 2' to meet targets.
Koei Tecmo is managing its TSE Prime listing compliance by planning treasury share conversions to stay above the 35% tradable-share threshold.