Updated Mar 21, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Koei Tecmo reported a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2025.
Despite lower operating income, net profit increased by 3.6% to ¥25,161 million, bolstered by disciplined cost management in advertising and outsourcing.
The company maintains its full-year guidance of ¥90 billion in sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, relying on a Q4 recovery driven by over five new titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Koei Tecmo has established a dedicated AAA Studio to produce two major titles within the next three years as part of a long-term strategy to reach ¥40 billion in operating profit.
To support growth, the company is aggressively recruiting 200 employees annually and integrating artificial intelligence into development processes such as debugging, asset production, and game balancing.
The company is prioritizing shareholder returns with a 50% dividend payout ratio while maintaining financial stability through a bond-centric investment portfolio.
Koei Tecmo reported a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2025.
Despite lower operating income, net profit increased by 3.6% to ¥25,161 million, bolstered by disciplined cost management in advertising and outsourcing.
The company maintains its full-year guidance of ¥90 billion in sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, relying on a Q4 recovery driven by over five new titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Koei Tecmo has established a dedicated AAA Studio to produce two major titles within the next three years as part of a long-term strategy to reach ¥40 billion in operating profit.
To support growth, the company is aggressively recruiting 200 employees annually and integrating artificial intelligence into development processes such as debugging, asset production, and game balancing.
The company is prioritizing shareholder returns with a 50% dividend payout ratio while maintaining financial stability through a bond-centric investment portfolio.