GREE Holdings reported consolidated Q2 FY2025 net sales of ¥15.6 billion and an operating profit of ¥2.2 billion, reflecting both QoQ and YoY growth driven by foreign-exchange gains and investment fund dividends.
See it on page 1The Metaverse segment achieved a record-high ¥2.1 billion in sales, fueled by strong performance in avatar and live-streaming revenue streams.
See it on page 4The Investment Business portfolio valuation reached ¥36.3 billion, with internal rates of return (IRR) outperforming standard venture capital benchmarks.
See it on page 7Game and Anime segment sales increased QoQ due to successful anniversary events for flagship titles, though YoY growth rates have decelerated.
See it on page 3The DX Business segment maintained its ¥1.8 billion sales forecast while successfully transitioning its revenue model toward recurring SaaS and consulting services.
See it on page 5Management reaffirmed medium-term targets for FY2027, aiming for ¥17.9 billion in sales and ¥3.3 billion in operating profit through continued investment in Metaverse and DX recurring models.
See it on page 2Full-year FY2025 forecasts project ¥8.7 billion in sales for the Metaverse segment and ¥7.3 billion for the DX segment, with management signaling confidence in improved profit margins.
See it on page 2The briefing presents FY2025 second‑quarter financial results for GREE Holdings, emphasizing a revised disclosure structure that separates the Investment Business from the other three operating segments—Game and Anime, Metaverse, and DX. Consolidated net sales reached ¥15.6 billion with operating profit of ¥2.2 billion, both up QoQ and YoY, driven by foreign‑exchange gains and strong dividend income from investment funds. On a three‑segment basis, net sales were ¥13.7 billion and operating profit ¥1.2 billion, surpassing prior forecasts.
Segment performance highlights include a record‑high ¥2.1 billion in Metaverse sales, driven by avatar and live‑streaming revenue; Game and Anime sales rose QoQ thanks to anniversary events for flagship titles, though YoY growth slowed; DX Business maintained forecasted sales of ¥1.8 billion, with a shift toward recurring SaaS and consulting services. The Investment Business posted significant gains from fund dividends, offsetting a prior quarter loss; portfolio valuation climbed to ¥36.3 billion with IRR outperforming VC benchmarks.
Management reiterated medium‑term targets: FY2027 sales of ¥17.9 billion and operating profit of ¥3.3 billion, with continued investment in Metaverse, DX recurring models, and diversified fund sourcing. The briefing covered 2025 full‑year forecasts—sales of ¥8.7 billion and operating profit of ¥500 million for Metaverse, ¥7.3 billion and ¥800 million for DX—reflecting modest sales adjustments but confidence in margin improvement. Overall, the presentation underscores robust quarterly growth across core segments and a strategic pivot toward higher‑margin recurring revenue streams.