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GungHo Online Entertainment: Supplementary Material on Consolidated Operating Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
GungHo Online Entertainment achieved record-breaking financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, marking its third consecutive term of growth.
- GungHo achieved record financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, with net sales of 173.0 billion yen (up 6.1%) and a net profit of 62.0 billion yen (up 13.3%).
- The flagship title Puzzle & Dragons drove primary growth, reaching 33 million downloads in Japan by the end of 2014, up from 22 million the previous year.
- The company maintained an operating profit margin exceeding 50% throughout the year by focusing on long-term engagement models and efficient resource allocation.
Financial Results for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2026
GungHo Online Entertainment’s financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, reflect a period of steady growth and strategic investment in global content development.
- GungHo Online Entertainment reported a 27.1% increase in operating profit to 6,380 million yen and a 47.2% rise in ordinary profit to 7,878 million yen for the six-month period ending June 30, 2026.
- Consolidated net sales reached 51,759 million yen, a 2.3% year-on-year increase, while interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent grew by 40.4% to 3,460 million yen.
- Financial performance was primarily driven by the flagship title Puzzle & Dragons, which surpassed 64 million cumulative domestic downloads, and the international expansion of Ragnarok-related titles managed by subsidiary Gravity Co., Ltd.
Financial Results Briefing: FY2026 2Q
GungHo Online Entertainment’s financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 reflect a strategic shift toward global multi-platform expansion, with a primary focus on console and PC development.
- GungHo is pivoting from the Japanese mobile market to global multi-platform development, with overseas revenue now accounting for 69% of total net sales.
- The company is developing a pipeline of nine new titles, including the console-exclusive Ninjala 2 and the dot-art RPG Brave Frontier Origin, both scheduled for 2027.
- Financial results for Q2 FY2026 show a year-over-year decline in sales despite an increase in operating profit, with performance heavily influenced by the cyclical release schedule of the South Korean subsidiary, Gravity.
FY 2026 2Q Consolidated Financial Results: Supplementary Material
GungHo Online Entertainment’s consolidated financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 reflect a period of moderate contraction in sales and operating profit compared to the previous quarter.
- GungHo reported Q2 FY 2026 net sales of 25,164 million yen, a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 1,430 million yen.
- Operating profit for the second quarter reached 2,686 million yen, resulting in a margin contraction to 10.7% from 11.9% in the first quarter.
- Profit attributable to owners of the parent saw a slight increase to 1,760 million yen, up from 1,700 million yen in the previous quarter.
Consolidated Financial Results for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026: Supplementary Material
GungHo Online Entertainment’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 demonstrate a strong recovery and growth trajectory, characterized by significant quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year increases in both net sales and operating profit.
- GungHo Online Entertainment reported Q1 FY2026 net sales of 26,594 million yen and an operating profit of 3,693 million yen, marking a significant recovery from the negative margins seen in the previous quarter.
- The company achieved an operating profit margin of 13.9% for the quarter, driven by a 6,948 million yen increase in net sales compared to the previous quarter.
- Flagship title Puzzle & Dragons, which reached its 14th anniversary, remains a primary revenue driver alongside the expanded Ragnarok franchise.
Puzzle & Dragons: Japan Cumulative Download Milestone
The puzzle role-playing game Puzzle & Dragons has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 64 million cumulative downloads in Japan.
- Puzzle & Dragons has reached 64 million cumulative unique downloads in Japan since its February 20, 2012, launch.
- The franchise has achieved a total of 22 million international downloads, comprising 16 million in North America and 6 million across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea.
- GungHo Online Entertainment has maintained the game's market viability for over 14 years through a consistent, long-term user acquisition strategy.
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