Marvelous Inc. reported a 157.5% surge in net sales to ¥20,281 million for the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by the release of three major titles and strong Pokémon-branded amusement machine sales.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": Marvelous Inc. reported a 157.5% surge in net sales to ¥20,281 million for the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by the release of three major titles and strong Pokémon-branded amusement machine sales.

Operating profit declined 38.2% to ¥226 million due to increased development costs, though net income rose 234.7% primarily due to foreign-exchange gains.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": Operating profit declined 38.2% to ¥226 million due to increased development costs, though net income rose 234.7% primarily due to foreign-exchange gains.

The Digital Contents Business segment saw revenue grow 198.7% to ¥12,414 million, while the Amusement Business grew 136.3% to ¥5,982 million, offsetting an 84.0% decline in the Audio & Visual Business.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": The Digital Contents Business segment saw revenue grow 198.7% to ¥12,414 million, while the Amusement Business grew 136.3% to ¥5,982 million, offsetting an 84.0% decline in the Audio & Visual Business.

Cash flow improved significantly, with operating cash flow shifting from a negative ¥786 million in the prior period to a positive ¥5,822 million.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": Cash flow improved significantly, with operating cash flow shifting from a negative ¥786 million in the prior period to a positive ¥5,822 million.

The company maintained its full-year forecast of ¥35,000 million in net sales and a 110% increase in operating profit to ¥2,000 million.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": The company maintained its full-year forecast of ¥35,000 million in net sales and a 110% increase in operating profit to ¥2,000 million.

Management announced a dividend uplift to ¥12 per share while maintaining the initial earnings outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

According to "Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half": Management announced a dividend uplift to ¥12 per share while maintaining the initial earnings outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Results Briefing Materials: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026, First Half

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Marvelous Inc. reported a 157.5% surge in net sales to ¥20,281 million for the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by the release of three major titles and strong Pokémon-branded amusement machine sales.
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Operating profit declined 38.2% to ¥226 million due to increased development costs, though net income rose 234.7% primarily due to foreign-exchange gains.
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The Digital Contents Business segment saw revenue grow 198.7% to ¥12,414 million, while the Amusement Business grew 136.3% to ¥5,982 million, offsetting an 84.0% decline in the Audio & Visual Business.
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Cash flow improved significantly, with operating cash flow shifting from a negative ¥786 million in the prior period to a positive ¥5,822 million.
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The company maintained its full-year forecast of ¥35,000 million in net sales and a 110% increase in operating profit to ¥2,000 million.
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Management announced a dividend uplift to ¥12 per share while maintaining the initial earnings outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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