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Capcom Financial Highlights: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
Capcom’s financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, reflects a period of record-breaking growth driven primarily by the success of its consumer online games segment.
- Capcom achieved record-breaking growth for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, with net sales rising to 97,716 million yen from 66,837 million yen the previous year.
- Operating income reached 14,295 million yen and net income totaled 7,750 million yen, exceeding the company's revised financial forecasts.
- Strong performance was driven by the success of major titles including Monster Hunter Freedom 3, Dead Rising 2, and Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds.
Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: Year Ended March 31, 2011
Capcom achieved significant financial growth during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, characterized by a 46.2 percent increase in net sales to 97,716 million yen and a substantial 257.6 percent rise in net income to 7,750 million yen.
- Capcom achieved a 257.6% increase in net income to 7,750 million yen and a 46.2% rise in net sales to 97,716 million yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
- The consumer online games segment was the primary growth driver, contributing 70,269 million yen in sales, largely due to the success of Monster Hunter Freedom 3.
- Operating income reached 14,295 million yen, supported by strong international sales that helped mitigate operational disruptions from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
2011 CESA General Consumer Survey Report: Japan
The 2011 CESA General Consumer Survey Report provides a comprehensive analysis of gaming habits, lifestyle trends, and hardware adoption among the Japanese population as of 2010.
- As of 2010, the estimated number of active home console game users in Japan reached 34.32 million, representing 31.2% of the total population.
- The Nintendo DS/DS Lite and Wii remained the most widely owned hardware, with 49.5% and 36.7% household penetration rates respectively.
- The 'Monster Hunter' series was the top-rated title among 2010 software purchasers, followed by the 'Pokémon' series, 'Wii Party', and the 'Mario' series.
Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
Capcom’s third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, demonstrate significant growth in both revenue and profitability compared to the previous year.
- Capcom reported net sales of 70,773 million yen and an operating income of 12,769 million yen for the nine-month period ending in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2011.
- The consumer online games segment drove growth, highlighted by the release of Monster Hunter Freedom 3, which achieved over 4 million units sold in Japan, and Dead Rising 2.
- The company successfully implemented the second stage of its structural reforms, which included integrating development divisions and expanding into the smartphone and social networking markets.
Consolidated Financial Results: 9 Months Ended December 31, 2010
Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2010, demonstrate significant growth in both sales and profitability compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- Capcom achieved significant growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2010, with net sales rising 41.6% to 70,773 million yen and net income surging 294.8% to 6,836 million yen.
- Operating income increased by 165.1% to 12,769 million yen, largely fueled by the release of Monster Hunter Freedom 3, which shipped over 4 million units, and the international performance of Dead Rising 2.
- The Consumer Online Games segment served as the primary revenue driver, contributing 54,057 million yen in sales and 12,941 million yen in operating income.
Capcom Financial Highlights: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
The financial results for Capcom for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, reflect a period of growth in net sales alongside a contraction in profitability.
- Capcom reported net sales of 40,706 million yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, an increase of 1,814 million yen year-over-year driven by Consumer Online Games.
- Profitability contracted as operating income fell to 3,942 million yen and net income dropped to 1,784 million yen due to rising development costs and a strengthening yen.
- Currency fluctuations significantly impacted earnings, with every one-yen appreciation against the U.S. dollar and Euro reducing operating income by 150 million yen and 50 million yen, respectively.
Capcom Results of Operations and Strategies: First Half of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
Capcom’s financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, reflect a period of increased net sales alongside a decline in profitability.
- Capcom reported net sales of 40,706 million yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, representing a year-over-year increase of 1,814 million yen.
- Operating income declined to 3,942 million yen, primarily due to increased development expenses and a 1,097 million yen foreign exchange loss caused by a stronger yen.
- The Consumer Online Games segment, driven by titles like Dead Rising 2 and Lost Planet 2, saw its operating margin narrow to 14.7% due to rising costs and currency volatility.
Capcom Consolidated Financial Results for the 6 Months Ended September 30, 2010
Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2010, reflect a challenging operating environment characterized by a stagnant video game market, the appreciation of the yen, and the underperformance of key software titles.
- Capcom experienced a profit decline in the six months ending September 30, 2010, with operating income falling 29.3% to 3,942 million yen and net income dropping 39.9% to 1,784 million yen.
- Despite falling profits, consolidated net sales increased 4.7% year-over-year to 40,706 million yen, driven by a shift toward international markets.
- Overseas revenue grew significantly, rising to 42.9% of total consolidated net sales compared to 30.2% in the previous year.
Capcom Additional Information for Results of Operations: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
The fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, was a period of significant financial contraction for Capcom, characterized by a sharp decline in both net sales and operating income.
- Capcom experienced a significant financial downturn for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, with net sales falling to 66,837 million yen and operating income dropping to 5,587 million yen.
- The Home Video Games segment suffered a 72.7% revenue decline, primarily caused by the postponement of major titles including Lost Planet 2, Super Street Fighter IV, and the overseas release of Monster Hunter Tri.
- North American and European markets saw substantial sales declines, with North America specifically recording an operating loss due to a weak product lineup.
Capcom 3rd Quarter Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010
The third-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, reflect a period of transition for Capcom, characterized by strong performance in the first half of the year followed by a strategic slowdown in the third quarter.
- Capcom revised its full-year fiscal 2010 sales forecast downward to 65,000 million yen due to a strategic decision to postpone major software titles.
- Nine-month financial results for the period ending March 31, 2010, showed net sales of 49,987 million yen and operating income of 4,817 million yen.
- The home video game segment remains the company's primary revenue driver, with performance heavily reliant on the Monster Hunter series.
Capcom Consolidated Financial Results: 9 Months Ended December 31, 2009
Capcom’s consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, reflect a period of moderate growth despite a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by deflationary pressure and declining consumer confidence.
- Capcom reported net sales of 49,987 million yen for the nine months ending December 31, 2009, representing a 5.9% year-over-year increase.
- Operating income grew by 84.3% to 4,817 million yen, while net income surged 865.9% to 1,731 million yen, largely due to a corporate tax refund.
- The home video game segment drove performance with a 25.2% increase in net sales to 33,426 million yen, led by titles such as Resident Evil 5, Monster Hunter Tri, and Sengoku Basara Battle Heroes.
Capcom Annual Report 2010
The 2010 fiscal year represented a period of significant financial contraction and strategic realignment for Capcom.
- Capcom experienced a significant financial downturn in fiscal year 2010, with net sales dropping 27.3% to 66.8 billion yen and net income falling by 73.1%.
- The company is pivoting to a 'Single Content, Multiple Usage' strategy to leverage core IPs like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter across consoles, mobile, and online platforms.
- Management implemented a new matrix management structure and separated CEO and COO roles to improve operational accountability and decision-making speed.
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