CyberAgent reported a 5.8% year-on-year increase in net sales to ¥631,993 million and a 40.1% surge in operating income to ¥48,798 million for the third quarter of FY2025.
See it on page 6The Game Business remains the primary profit driver, contributing ¥35,162 million in operating income, representing a 31.0% increase that offset a ¥3,514 million impairment loss from legacy services.
See it on page 4Driven by strong performance in the gaming division and the turnaround of the ABEMA media segment, the company has revised its full-year net sales forecast upward to ¥850,000 million.
See it on page 4The company’s financial position improved during the period, with total equity reaching ¥273,654 million and retained earnings growing to ¥138,698 million.
See it on page 4CyberAgent established the CA Startups Internet Fund No. 4, a venture capital vehicle with a maximum investment of ¥5,000 million, to target early-stage startups globally.
See it on page 10The new venture capital fund is classified as a specified subsidiary, reflecting a strategic commitment to long-term growth within the digital transformation and startup ecosystems.
See it on page 10CyberAgent demonstrated robust financial growth through the third quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2025, characterized by a 5.8% year-on-year increase in net sales to ¥631,993 million and a substantial 40.1% surge in operating income to ¥48,798 million. This performance was primarily propelled by a successful turnaround in the Media and IP segment, specifically ABEMA, alongside a 31.0% rise in Game Business operating income. The gaming division remains the primary profit driver, contributing ¥35,162 million in income, which offset a ¥3,514 million impairment loss resulting from declining profitability in specific legacy services. Improved payment efficiencies and the success of major titles further bolstered these results, leading to an upward revision of the full-year forecast to ¥850,000 million in net sales.
The company’s financial position strengthened during this period, with total equity rising to ¥273,654 million and retained earnings growing to ¥138,698 million. Beyond immediate operational gains, there is a clear strategic focus on long-term expansion within the digital transformation and startup ecosystems. This is evidenced by the establishment of the CA Startups Internet Fund No. 4, a venture capital vehicle with a maximum investment of ¥5,000 million. Managed by CyberAgent Capital, this fund targets seed and early-stage startups both domestically and internationally. Due to the scale of this investment relative to the parent company’s capital stock, the fund is classified as a specified subsidiary, signaling a commitment to fostering innovation in the global digital sector as a core component of future growth.