Financial Results Briefing Session: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2024

Square Enix reported a 21% increase in operating income to ¥17.3 billion for the six months ended September 30, 2024, despite an 8.4% decline in net sales to ¥172.0 billion.

The Digital Entertainment segment's HD Games unit posted a net loss of ¥1.2 billion, while the MMO sub-segment served as a primary profit driver, generating ¥13.1 billion in operating income.

Profitability improved as the operating margin rose 3.3 percentage points to 13.4%, aided by reduced advertising spend and lower amortization of development costs.

Amusement revenue grew by ¥4.8 billion to ¥36.2 billion, fueled by stronger same-store sales and increased customer traffic.

Profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 29% to ¥16.6 billion, supported by growth in the Publication and Merchandising segments.

Publication revenue reached ¥14.8 billion, with digital sales accounting for 56% of the segment's total revenue.

Net assets increased by 9.1% to ¥326.2 billion, maintaining a solid balance sheet despite a slight decline in cash and deposits.