Elden Ring

Bandai Namco Holdings Consolidated Financial Report: Third Quarter Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025

Bandai Namco Holdings achieved substantial financial growth during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, characterized by a 23.8 percent increase in net sales to 955.6 billion yen and a 129.0 percent surge in operating profit to 179.2 billion yen.

• Bandai Namco reported a 23.8% increase in net sales to 955.6 billion yen and a 129.0% surge in operating profit to 179.2 billion yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
• The company upwardly revised its full-year financial projections and increased its annual dividend forecast to 71 yen per share.
• The board authorized a share buyback program of up to 8 million shares, valued at 35 billion yen, to improve capital efficiency ahead of a new Mid-term Plan starting in April 2025.

Kadokawa Earnings Results Presentation: 2nd Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

Kadokawa has demonstrated significant operational resilience following a major cyberattack in June 2024, successfully restoring core services and normalizing publication shipments.

Kadokawa Earnings Results for the 2nd Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

Kadokawa’s financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, demonstrates a resilient recovery following a severe cyberattack that resulted in a 4.9 billion yen decline in sales and a 2.75 billion yen reduction in operating profit.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2024

Kadokawa Corporation achieved a 9.8 percent increase in net sales to 136,320 million yen during the first half of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

Bandai Namco Group: First Half Result Presentation Fiscal Year Ending March 2025

Bandai Namco Group’s first-half results for the fiscal year ending March 2025 demonstrate significant financial growth, characterized by record-setting performance across its core business segments.

• Bandai Namco reported strong first-half results for the fiscal year ending March 2025, achieving 611.3 billion yen in net sales and 113.6 billion yen in operating profit.
• The company has revised its full-year outlook upward, now projecting annual net sales of 1,150 billion yen and an operating profit of 160 billion yen.
• The Digital business segment was a primary growth driver, fueled by the sustained performance of the Elden Ring franchise and the successful launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Kadokawa Earnings Results: 1st Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

Kadokawa’s financial performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, reflects a period of significant operational resilience amidst a major cybersecurity crisis.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ending March 2025: First Quarter Result Presentation

Bandai Namco Group’s first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2025 demonstrate strong financial growth driven by a diverse portfolio of intellectual property and robust performance across its core business segments.

• Bandai Namco reported strong Q1 fiscal year 2025 growth with consolidated net sales of 280.6 billion yen and operating profit of 44.0 billion yen, up from 224.8 billion yen and 27.9 billion yen respectively in the prior year.
• The Digital Business segment saw a massive profit surge to 14.7 billion yen, compared to 2.6 billion yen in the same period last year, largely driven by the Elden Ring expansion selling over 8 million units in its first three days.
• The Toys and Hobby segment contributed 26.9 billion yen in profit, supported by consistent demand for model kits, trading card games, and capsule toys alongside an expanded global footprint.

Kadokawa Consolidated Earnings Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024

Kadokawa’s fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, reflects a period of strategic transition characterized by a modest 1.0% increase in net sales alongside a 28.8% decline in operating profit.

• Kadokawa's gaming segment, anchored by FromSoftware, achieved a 15.5% sales CAGR and 57.9% operating profit CAGR over the last five years, though FY2024 forecasts anticipate a profit decline due to 2.6 billion yen in stock option expenses.
• The company is aggressively expanding its IP pipeline, targeting 7,000 new IPs annually and currently maintaining a development pipeline of 20 console games and 5 mobile games.
• Kadokawa's education business is scaling rapidly, with the N High and S High schools reaching the largest student enrollment in Japan and plans to establish a new university pending approval.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2024

Kadokawa Corporation concluded the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, with consolidated net sales of 258,109 million yen, representing a modest 1.0% year-over-year increase.

• Kadokawa Corporation reported fiscal year 2024 net sales of 258,109 million yen, a 1.0% year-over-year increase, while operating profit fell 28.8% to 18,454 million yen due to the absence of Elden Ring's prior-year performance and increased strategic investments.
• The company recognized 2,507 million yen in impairment losses, primarily driven by the underperformance of the Tokorozawa Sakura Town facility and exits from specific business lines.
• Kadokawa maintains a stable financial position with a 56% equity ratio, despite a reduction in cash reserves caused by debt repayment and treasury share repurchases.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ended March 2024 Information Meeting

The financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2024 reveal a period of record-high net sales for the Bandai Namco Group, reaching 1,050.2 billion yen.

• Bandai Namco achieved record-high net sales of 1,050.2 billion yen for the fiscal year ending March 2024, though operating profit fell 22% year-over-year to 90.6 billion yen.
• The profit decline was driven by the Digital business, which incurred significant valuation and disposal losses during a strategic portfolio revamp.
• The Toys and Hobby segment served as the primary growth engine, fueled by strong demand for collectible cards, confectionery, and capsule toys among mature fan bases.

Kadokawa Earnings Results for the 3rd Quarter Ended December 31, 2023

Kadokawa experienced a challenging nine-month period ending December 31, 2023, characterized by a 1.4% decline in net sales and a 31.4% drop in operating profit.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023

Kadokawa Corporation experienced a challenging fiscal period for the nine months ending December 31, 2023, characterized by a contraction in both revenue and profitability.