Dynasty Warriors
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Koei Tecmo Holdings Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
Koei Tecmo Holdings achieved record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, reporting sales of 88.4 billion yen and an operating profit of 37.2 billion yen.
- Koei Tecmo achieved record fiscal results for the year ending March 2026, reporting 88.4 billion yen in sales and 37.2 billion yen in operating profit.
- The company aims to become a top-10 global developer by the end of fiscal year 2027, targeting a cumulative operating profit exceeding 100 billion yen and a 30 percent operating profit margin.
- Management anticipates a temporary profit decline in the upcoming fiscal year to prioritize aggressive recruitment and long-term development investments.
Consolidated Quarterly Data Appendix: FY2025 3rd Quarter
Koei Tecmo’s financial performance through the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 demonstrates robust growth driven by a strong international presence and the steady expansion of its core intellectual properties.
- Koei Tecmo achieved 51,729 million yen in year-to-date sales through Q3 FY2025, with the Entertainment segment contributing 47.5 billion yen and a 32% profit ratio in the third quarter.
- The company is heavily reliant on international markets, which now account for 36.1% of total revenue and 75.9% of total game units sold.
- Digital transformation is accelerating, with a 68% digital download rate across 6.06 million units sold during the period.
Consolidated Financial Results Data Appendix: FY2025 1st Quarter
This financial data appendix details the consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending June 30, 2024.
- Q1 FY2025 sales reached 14.8 billion yen, down from 17.6 billion yen in the same period last year, though the company maintains a full-year target of 92 billion yen in sales and 31 billion yen in operating profit.
- Digital sales penetration grew significantly to 88.5% of total revenue, up from 75.2% in Q1 FY2024.
- The Entertainment segment remains the core business driver, contributing 13.58 billion yen to the quarterly total of 14.8 billion yen.
Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
Koei Tecmo’s financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 reflects a transitional period characterized by a temporary decline in revenue and profit.
- Koei Tecmo reported a Q1 fiscal year 2026 revenue decline of 15.9% to ¥14.8 billion and a 37.6% drop in operating profit to ¥3.57 billion, primarily due to a lack of major software releases.
- Management maintains a full-year sales forecast of ¥92 billion, anticipating a second-half recovery driven by the release of 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' and a new entry in the 'Nioh' franchise.
- The company is aggressively investing in long-term growth through a 10% annual increase in labor costs and a ¥25 billion office acquisition, while maintaining a 50% total shareholder return allocation ratio.
Consolidated Financial Results Data Appendix: FY2025 Q2
Koei Tecmo’s financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a year-to-date decline in consolidated sales to 31,268 million yen and an operating profit of 7,964 million yen.
- Koei Tecmo reported a year-to-date decline in Q2 FY2025 with consolidated sales of 31,268 million yen and an operating profit of 7,964 million yen.
- The company maintains a full-year sales forecast of 92,000 million yen, driven by anticipated recovery in North American and European markets and the Entertainment segment.
- Digital sales now constitute 83.1% of total revenue, while overseas markets account for 72.1% of unit sales.
Financial Results for the First Half of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2026
Koei Tecmo experienced a year-on-year decline in financial performance during the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with sales dropping 11.2% and operating profit falling 25.2%.
- Koei Tecmo reported a year-on-year decline for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with sales down 11.2% and operating profit down 25.2% due to a sparse release schedule.
- Management maintained full-year guidance, anticipating a second-half recovery driven by a concentrated launch window that includes the release of Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
- The company plans to release eleven console and PC titles and two mobile games in the second half of the fiscal year, prioritizing high-profile remakes like Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 and Fatal Frame II.
Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
This financial report details the consolidated results for Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, covering the period from April 1 to June 30, 2024.
- Koei Tecmo achieved record-high first-quarter profits, with ordinary profit rising 27.3% to 18.7 billion yen and profit attributable to owners of the parent increasing 29.2% to 13.6 billion yen.
- Operating profit declined 23.8% to 5.7 billion yen, driven by a lack of new mobile title launches and higher operational costs compared to the previous year.
- Net sales for the quarter fell 3.8% year-on-year to 17.6 billion yen, with the entertainment segment accounting for 16.5 billion yen of that total.
Consolidated Financial Results Data Appendix: FY2024
This financial data appendix provides a comprehensive quantitative overview of Koei Tecmo’s performance for the fiscal year ending in 2024, alongside historical data from FY2022 and FY2023 and forecasts for FY2025.
- Koei Tecmo reported FY2024 consolidated sales of 83,150 million yen with an operating profit of 32,119 million yen, maintaining a strong 39% profit ratio despite a slight year-over-year revenue decline.
- The Entertainment division remains the primary revenue driver at 78,078 million yen, split almost evenly between mobile/online (37,560 million yen) and console/PC (39,520 million yen).
- Digital distribution continues to dominate the company's business model, accounting for 78.1% of total sales for the fiscal year.
Financial Results for the FY 2024 and 4th Mid-term Management Plan
Koei Tecmo concluded fiscal year 2024 with a net profit of 37.6 billion yen, representing an 11.4% year-over-year increase that surpassed initial expectations.
- Koei Tecmo achieved a net profit of 37.6 billion yen in FY 2024, an 11.4% year-over-year increase that exceeded expectations despite a 1.7% dip in total sales.
- The company’s fourth mid-term management plan (FY 2025–2027) targets a cumulative operating profit of over 100 billion yen and a 30% profit margin to secure a top-ten global ranking in digital entertainment.
- Console and PC digital download sales surged by 57% in FY 2024, successfully offsetting an 11 billion yen decline in mobile revenue.
Financial Results for the Q3 of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2025
Koei Tecmo’s financial performance through the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 reflects a transitional period characterized by a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit.
- Koei Tecmo reported a 14.0% year-over-year decline in sales to ¥52,570 million and a 25.8% drop in operating profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2025.
- Despite lower operating income, net profit increased by 3.6% to ¥25,161 million, bolstered by disciplined cost management in advertising and outsourcing.
- The company maintains its full-year guidance of ¥90 billion in sales and ¥30 billion in operating profit, relying on a Q4 recovery driven by over five new titles, including Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
Financial Results for the Third Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2022
The quarterly report for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 highlights a record-high performance driven primarily by strong sales in the online and mobile sectors, supported by the in-house title “Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ha-do” and the IP-licensing title “Three Kingdoms Tactics.”
- Total sales grew 25.9% to ¥55.33 billion and operating profit rose 40.1% to ¥27.13 billion, driven by record-high performance in the online and mobile sectors.
- Mobile and social game revenue surged 67.9% to ¥25.74 billion, fueled by the success of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ha-do' and 'Three Kingdoms Tactics'.
- The company revised its full-year operating profit forecast upward from ¥24.5 billion to ¥31.5 billion and increased its dividend projection from 81 to 98 yen per share.
FY2020 3rd Quarter Presentation Materials
Koei Tecmo Holdings reported record-high financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, ending December 31, 2020.
- Koei Tecmo achieved record-high performance in Q3 FY2020, with year-to-date sales reaching 43.9 billion yen (a 64.7% increase) and operating profit surging 201.2% to 19.3 billion yen.
- Overseas markets became the primary revenue source, growing 124.7% to account for more than 50% of total company revenue.
- The company upwardly revised its full-year operating profit forecast from 17 billion yen to 22 billion yen due to strong quarterly results.
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