Elden Ring

Bandai Namco Group Fact Book 2024

The Bandai Namco Group maintains a robust global position as a diversified entertainment conglomerate, anchored by a strategic focus on character-based intellectual property.

• Bandai Namco Group reported consolidated net sales of ¥1,050,210 million for the fiscal year ending March 2024.
• The Toys and Hobby segment is the company's primary revenue driver, accounting for 45.6% of total sales, followed by the Digital Business at 33.4%.
• Growth is anchored by a strategic focus on key intellectual properties, specifically Gundam, ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, and Elden Ring.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2023

Kadokawa Corporation’s consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2023, reflect a period of modest top-line growth coupled with a significant contraction in profitability.

Kadokawa 1st Quarter Earnings Results: June 30, 2023

Kadokawa’s consolidated earnings results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, reflect a period of transition characterized by a significant year-over-year decline in gaming revenue following the previous year’s exceptional performance.

Kadokawa Corporation: Summary of Consolidated Earnings Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Kadokawa Corporation’s consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflect a period of significant year-over-year decline in profitability, primarily driven by the absence of the previous year’s exceptional gaming performance.

Kadokawa Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023

Kadokawa achieved record-high net sales and operating profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, largely propelled by the global commercial success of the video game Elden Ring.

• Kadokawa forecasts a decrease in total sales and profit for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, primarily due to a reactionary decline following the record-breaking performance of ELDEN RING in the previous year.
• The non-game segments are projected to grow in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, with expected increases of 2.1% in net sales and 11.8% in operating profit.
• FromSoftware plans to release ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON on August 25, 2023, as part of a strategy to stabilize the volatile game business by extending IP lifecycles and expanding into mobile games.

KADOKAWA CORPORATION: Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2023

Kadokawa Corporation achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, reporting net sales of 255,429 million yen, a 15.5% increase over the previous period.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ended March 2023 Information Meeting

The Bandai Namco Group’s fiscal year 2023 results reflect a period of robust growth and strategic expansion, with consolidated net sales reaching 990 billion yen, a notable increase from the previous year.

• Bandai Namco Group achieved consolidated net sales of 990 billion yen and an operating profit of 116.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2023.
• The Toys and Hobby segment served as a primary growth driver, maintaining high profit margins through strong demand for mature-fan products, cards, and capsule toys despite rising material and freight costs.
• The Digital segment's performance was bolstered by repeat sales of major titles like Elden Ring, though it faced headwinds from title lineup shifts and valuation losses on work-in-process.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ending March 2023: Third Quarter Results Presentation

The Bandai Namco Group’s third-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2023 demonstrate strong financial growth driven by robust performance across its core entertainment segments.

• Bandai Namco reported net sales of 743.1 billion yen for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2023, an increase of 114.8 billion yen over the previous year.
• Operating profit reached 106.2 billion yen, supported by strong performance across digital, toy, and amusement segments.
• The company projects full-year net sales of 940 billion yen and an operating profit of 128 billion yen.

Bandai Namco Holdings Consolidated Financial Report: Third Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Bandai Namco Holdings achieved significant financial expansion during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, characterized by an 18.3 percent increase in net sales to 743.1 billion yen and a 15.2 percent rise in operating profit to 106.2 billion yen.

• Bandai Namco reported strong growth for the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, with net sales rising 18.3% to 743.1 billion yen and operating profit increasing 15.2% to 106.2 billion yen.
• The company maintained its full-year financial guidance of 940 billion yen in net sales and 128 billion yen in operating profit, supported by the success of Elden Ring and strong performance in the Toys and Hobby segment.
• Bandai Namco is investing 40 billion yen into the development of an IP metaverse to drive deeper fan engagement across its digital, toy, and amusement business segments.

Kadokawa Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter Ended December 31, 2022

Kadokawa achieved robust financial growth during the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, characterized by a 20.4% increase in consolidated net sales and a 51.7% surge in operating profit.

Kadokawa Corporation Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2022

Kadokawa Corporation achieved substantial financial growth during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2022, characterized by a 20.4 percent increase in net sales to 189.7 billion yen and a 51.7 percent rise in operating profit to 19.4 billion yen.

Bandai Namco Group Fiscal Year Ending March 2023: 1st Half Result Presentation

The Bandai Namco Group fiscal year 2023 first-half results presentation outlines the company’s financial performance for the period ending September 2022, while providing updated full-year forecasts.

• Bandai Namco reported strong first-half fiscal results ending September 2022, with consolidated net sales of 477.6 billion yen and an operating profit of 81.6 billion yen.
• The company upwardly revised its full-year consolidated net sales forecast to 940 billion yen, citing momentum from strategic IP launches and amusement facility expansion.
• The Digital segment served as the primary growth engine, driven by high repeat sales of the title Elden Ring and consistent performance in network content.