Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Bushiroad
Bushiroad Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround in Q1 fiscal 2026, reporting an operating profit of ¥1,668 million compared to an operating loss of ¥510 million in the same period last year.
Net sales for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, grew 12.2% year-over-year to ¥13,766 million, fueled by strong performance in the company's card game and event-ticket divisions.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent company reached ¥1,663 million, marking a substantial recovery from the ¥59 million loss recorded in Q1 fiscal 2025.
The company’s capital structure improved, with the equity-to-asset ratio rising to 52.7% from 47.7% in the previous fiscal year.
Full-year fiscal 2026 projections anticipate a slight decline in performance, with forecasted net sales of ¥56,000 million and operating profit of ¥4,500 million, representing decreases of 0.3% and 7.6% respectively.
Earnings per share for Q1 fiscal 2026 were ¥12.27, adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split that became effective on October 1, 2025.
Management guidance suggests future pressure on operating margins, likely driven by rising content development costs and competitive market conditions in the Japanese entertainment sector.
Bushiroad Inc. achieved a significant financial turnaround in Q1 fiscal 2026, reporting an operating profit of ¥1,668 million compared to an operating loss of ¥510 million in the same period last year.
Net sales for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, grew 12.2% year-over-year to ¥13,766 million, fueled by strong performance in the company's card game and event-ticket divisions.
Profit attributable to owners of the parent company reached ¥1,663 million, marking a substantial recovery from the ¥59 million loss recorded in Q1 fiscal 2025.
The company’s capital structure improved, with the equity-to-asset ratio rising to 52.7% from 47.7% in the previous fiscal year.
Full-year fiscal 2026 projections anticipate a slight decline in performance, with forecasted net sales of ¥56,000 million and operating profit of ¥4,500 million, representing decreases of 0.3% and 7.6% respectively.
Earnings per share for Q1 fiscal 2026 were ¥12.27, adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split that became effective on October 1, 2025.
Management guidance suggests future pressure on operating margins, likely driven by rising content development costs and competitive market conditions in the Japanese entertainment sector.