For Q1 FY2026, overall sales increased by 14.0% year-over-year to 232.3 billion yen, and operating profit surged 2.8x year-over-year to 23.3 billion yen, marking a strong start to the fiscal year.
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The Game business was a primary driver of growth, with sales up 69.2% year-over-year to 64.7 billion yen and operating profit increasing 5.3x year-over-year to 17.6 billion yen, fueled by existing titles and global expansion.
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The Media & IP business also contributed significantly, achieving a 12.5% year-over-year increase in sales to 62.6 billion yen and a 3.5x year-over-year increase in operating profit to 4.9 billion yen.
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Net income for Q1 FY2026 rose 2.5 times year-over-year to 12.4 billion yen.
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Ad Sales experienced a slight decrease of 2.7% year-over-year to 114.6 billion yen due to the loss of a large client, though the trend is showing gradual improvement.
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The company is forecasting full-year FY2026 sales of 880.0 billion yen and operating profit between 50.0 and 60.0 billion yen, acknowledging the volatility inherent in the Game business.
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Three new directors, including one female, were appointed to the board, increasing the total to 10 directors (8 male, 2 female), emphasizing diversity.
Insights
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For Q1 FY2026, overall sales increased by 14.0% year-over-year to 232.3 billion yen, and operating profit surged 2.8x year-over-year to 23.3 billion yen, marking a strong start to the fiscal year.
02
The Game business was a primary driver of growth, with sales up 69.2% year-over-year to 64.7 billion yen and operating profit increasing 5.3x year-over-year to 17.6 billion yen, fueled by existing titles and global expansion.
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The Media & IP business also contributed significantly, achieving a 12.5% year-over-year increase in sales to 62.6 billion yen and a 3.5x year-over-year increase in operating profit to 4.9 billion yen.
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Net income for Q1 FY2026 rose 2.5 times year-over-year to 12.4 billion yen.
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Ad Sales experienced a slight decrease of 2.7% year-over-year to 114.6 billion yen due to the loss of a large client, though the trend is showing gradual improvement.
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The company is forecasting full-year FY2026 sales of 880.0 billion yen and operating profit between 50.0 and 60.0 billion yen, acknowledging the volatility inherent in the Game business.
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Three new directors, including one female, were appointed to the board, increasing the total to 10 directors (8 male, 2 female), emphasizing diversity.