Sega Sammy reported a net loss of ¥5.756 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, driven by a 73.3% collapse in adjusted EBITDA to ¥16,656 million.
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The company recorded significant impairment losses, including ¥31.99 billion in goodwill write-downs for Rovio and ¥18.05 billion for Stakelogic assets.
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Despite the net loss, the company maintained robust shareholder returns totaling ¥31.4 billion, comprised of ¥55 per share in dividends and a ¥20 billion share buy-back.
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The Gaming segment saw a 35.9% increase in net sales to ¥132.2 billion, yet it posted a substantial operating loss of ¥19.4 billion.
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Total net sales for the group rose 13.7% to ¥487,542 million, supported by growth in third-party and U.S. film production income.
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Management projects a 4.6% revenue increase for FY 2027 but anticipates a 5.6% decline in operating income as the company shifts focus toward restructuring and capital efficiency.
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Basic earnings per share swung from a profit of ¥209.79 in the previous period to a loss of ¥27.36 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Insights
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Sega Sammy reported a net loss of ¥5.756 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, driven by a 73.3% collapse in adjusted EBITDA to ¥16,656 million.
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The company recorded significant impairment losses, including ¥31.99 billion in goodwill write-downs for Rovio and ¥18.05 billion for Stakelogic assets.
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Despite the net loss, the company maintained robust shareholder returns totaling ¥31.4 billion, comprised of ¥55 per share in dividends and a ¥20 billion share buy-back.
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The Gaming segment saw a 35.9% increase in net sales to ¥132.2 billion, yet it posted a substantial operating loss of ¥19.4 billion.
05
Total net sales for the group rose 13.7% to ¥487,542 million, supported by growth in third-party and U.S. film production income.
06
Management projects a 4.6% revenue increase for FY 2027 but anticipates a 5.6% decline in operating income as the company shifts focus toward restructuring and capital efficiency.
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Basic earnings per share swung from a profit of ¥209.79 in the previous period to a loss of ¥27.36 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.