Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo reported an 11.4% decline in sales to 35,197 million yen and a 23.1% drop in operating profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025 due to a sparse release schedule.
Despite the first-half downturn, the company remains on track to meet its full-year target of 90 billion yen in sales, representing a 6.4% annual increase driven by a dense second-half release schedule.
The company’s long-term financial goals include achieving a 40 billion yen operating income and maintaining a 30% operating profit margin to secure a position among the top ten global gaming companies.
Strategic growth is centered on developing new AAA intellectual properties with five-million-unit sales targets, supported by a newly established AAA Studio and the proprietary Katana Engine for AI-integrated production.
To support global expansion and development, the company is aggressively scaling its workforce by hiring over 200 employees this fiscal year while implementing industry-leading salary increases.
International growth remains a primary focus, with the company strengthening publishing infrastructure in North America, Europe, and China while targeting new market entry in Southeast Asia and India.
Koei Tecmo reported an 11.4% decline in sales to 35,197 million yen and a 23.1% drop in operating profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2025 due to a sparse release schedule.
Despite the first-half downturn, the company remains on track to meet its full-year target of 90 billion yen in sales, representing a 6.4% annual increase driven by a dense second-half release schedule.
The company’s long-term financial goals include achieving a 40 billion yen operating income and maintaining a 30% operating profit margin to secure a position among the top ten global gaming companies.
Strategic growth is centered on developing new AAA intellectual properties with five-million-unit sales targets, supported by a newly established AAA Studio and the proprietary Katana Engine for AI-integrated production.
To support global expansion and development, the company is aggressively scaling its workforce by hiring over 200 employees this fiscal year while implementing industry-leading salary increases.
International growth remains a primary focus, with the company strengthening publishing infrastructure in North America, Europe, and China while targeting new market entry in Southeast Asia and India.