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Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Capcom’s third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, demonstrate a strong trajectory toward achieving ten consecutive years of operating income growth.

• Capcom is on track for ten consecutive years of operating income growth, targeting record-high full-year results of 50 billion yen in operating income and 125 billion yen in net sales.
• The Digital Contents segment sold 29.1 million units in the first nine months of the fiscal year, with a full-year target of 40 million units.
• Revenue growth is driven by the performance of new releases like Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and the sustained monetization of catalog titles including Resident Evil and Devil May Cry.

Capcom First Half Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Capcom’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, reflect a strategic transition period characterized by a year-over-year decline in sales and profit, primarily due to the absence of a major new title launch compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Capcom upwardly revised its full-year guidance to 125 billion yen in net sales and 50 billion yen in operating income, aiming for a tenth consecutive year of operating profit growth.
• Consumer game sales volume increased year-over-year from 19.8 million to 21.3 million units, with the full-year target raised to 40 million units.
• Digital distribution now accounts for 91.5% of total consumer unit sales, underscoring the company's shift toward digital-first revenue streams.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 6 Months Ended March 31, 2023

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2022, reflect a strategic transition period characterized by a year-over-year decline in performance compared to the same period in 2021.

• Capcom experienced a year-over-year decline for the six months ending September 30, 2022, with net sales falling 29.9% to 49,067 million yen and operating income dropping 24.3% to 21,895 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment, driven by the 4.4 million units sold of 'Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak', remained the primary revenue source at 36,062 million yen.
• Total digital sales volume increased to 21.3 million units, up from 19.8 million units in the same period of the prior year.

Capcom 1st Quarter Report: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Capcom’s first-quarter report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic outlook.

• Capcom reported Q1 net sales of 25,232 million yen and an operating income of 12,061 million yen, maintaining its full-year forecast despite a year-over-year decline caused by the absence of major new title releases.
• The 'Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak' expansion served as the primary performance driver, surpassing 2.5 million units sold during the quarter.
• Catalog game sales showed resilience, increasing to 9 million units compared to 8.8 million units in the same period of the previous year.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Q1 Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Capcom’s financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, reflect a period of strategic investment and year-over-year contraction following a high-performance baseline in the previous year.

• Capcom reported a significant year-over-year contraction for Q1 FY2023, with net sales falling 47.9% to 25,232 million yen and operating income dropping 48.9% to 12,061 million yen.
• The decline in quarterly performance was primarily driven by the absence of major title releases compared to the prior-year period, despite the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion selling 2 million units.
• The Digital Contents segment, Capcom's primary revenue driver, experienced a 54.8% year-over-year sales decline to 19,860 million yen, though catalog titles and digital events helped sustain momentum.

Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022

Capcom’s financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, demonstrate a period of record-breaking growth, marking the company’s ninth consecutive year of operating income expansion.

• Capcom achieved record-high profits across all categories for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, marking nine consecutive years of operating income growth with net sales reaching 110,054 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment was the primary growth driver, contributing 87,534 million yen in sales and 45,359 million yen in operating income, fueled by strong performance in the Consumer sub-segment.
• Total unit sales for consumer software rose to 32.6 million units, with overseas markets accounting for 83.1% of total volume and catalog titles (back-catalog) contributing 24 million units.

Capcom: Overview of Strategies and Plans, Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023

Capcom’s fiscal year 2023 strategy centers on achieving a tenth consecutive year of increased operating income, primarily driven by the expansion of its Digital Contents business.

• Capcom targets a record 37 million units in consumer sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, as part of a strategy to achieve a tenth consecutive year of operating income growth.
• The company projects financial results of 120 billion yen in net sales and 48 billion yen in operating income, with the Digital Contents segment maintaining a high operating margin of 54.2%.
• Overseas markets are critical to the company's performance, accounting for over 80% of total consumer unit sales.

Capcom FY2021 Financial Results Presentation

Capcom’s fiscal year 2021 financial results presentation outlines a strategic roadmap centered on achieving consistent annual operating income growth of 10% or more.

• Capcom achieved an operating income of 42.9 billion yen in fiscal year 2021 and projects further growth to 48 billion yen in operating income and 120 billion yen in net sales for the following year.
• The company’s business model focuses on a 10% or more annual growth rate in operating income, driven by a long-term monetization strategy for high-quality intellectual property.
• Digital catalog sales have increased six-fold over the last decade, reaching 24 million units in fiscal year 2021 through a focus on PC platforms and digital distribution.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 9 Months Fiscal Year 2022

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021, demonstrate significant growth driven by the company’s digital-first strategy and the strong performance of its flagship intellectual property.

• Capcom achieved significant year-over-year growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021, with net sales rising 35.9% to 88,163 million yen.
• Profitability metrics saw substantial gains, as operating income grew 43.9% to 35,096 million yen and net income climbed 52.4% to 26,708 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment acted as the primary growth driver, generating 70,453 million yen in sales and 35,894 million yen in operating income through the distribution of 301 titles.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results for the 6 Months of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2022

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2021, demonstrate significant growth across all business segments compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.

• Capcom reported significant growth for the six-month period ending September 30, 2021, with net sales rising 66.4% to 69,995 million yen and operating income increasing 61.9% to 28,924 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment drove performance through the release of Resident Evil Village and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, resulting in total unit sales of 19.8 million compared to 13.8 million in the prior year.
• Net income attributable to owners of the parent grew by 71.0% to 22,219 million yen, supported by a strong financial position with a shareholders' equity ratio of 76.1%.

Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, demonstrate significant growth across all primary financial metrics compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Capcom achieved significant growth in Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, with net sales rising 104.1% to 48,423 million yen and operating income increasing 120.4% to 23,604 million yen.
• The Digital Contents segment drove performance with 13.3 million total unit sales, led by the release of Resident Evil Village, which surpassed 4.5 million units shipped, and the continued success of Monster Hunter Rise.
• Net income attributable to owners of the parent reached 17,340 million yen, marking a 121.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

Capcom Financial Results Briefing: Year Ended March 31, 2021

Capcom’s financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, highlight a period of sustained growth driven by a strategic focus on digital sales and global expansion of core intellectual property.