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Aiming Q3 2026 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the third quarter of 2026 reflect a period of contraction within its core online game business, characterized by increased market competition and rising development costs.

• Aiming experienced a significant financial downturn for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026, with net sales falling 11.6% to 11,167 million yen and operating profit dropping 38.6% to 1,289 million yen.
• The company revised its full-year 2026 revenue forecast to 14,676 million yen as it faces increased market competition and rising development costs within the Japanese smartphone gaming sector.
• While older titles in the portfolio are seeing natural performance declines, the June 2026 launch of 'Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road' provided a positive contribution to quarterly earnings.

Full-Year Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 2025 (Japanese GAAP)

Aiming Inc. reported its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, revealing a significant turnaround in profitability despite a decline in top-line revenue.

• Aiming Inc. returned to profitability in FY2025 with an operating profit of 2,079 million yen and a net profit of 1,086 million yen, recovering from losses in the previous year.
• Total revenue declined 7.4% year-over-year to 15,826 million yen, driven by the online game business in the Japanese smartphone market.
• Core revenue was sustained by titles including 'Dragon Quest Tact' (with Square Enix) and 'The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden', alongside newer releases like '2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels' Stage'.

Aiming Q3 2025 Financial Results: Business Plan and Growth Potential

Aiming faces a period of financial contraction as it navigates the lifecycle of its primary intellectual properties.

• Aiming reported Q3 2025 revenue of 3,649 million yen, followed by a Q4 revenue decline of 308 million yen and an operating loss of 163 million yen.
• Financial contraction is primarily driven by the natural lifecycle tapering of key titles, specifically 'The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden', 'Dragon Quest Tact', and reduced contract revenue from 'WIND BREAKER'.
• Despite the Q4 operating loss, the company exceeded initial profit forecasts in Q3 2025 due to disciplined cost management and the implementation of external payment systems.

Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025 (Japanese GAAP)

Aiming Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround in its consolidated results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

• Aiming Inc. achieved a financial turnaround in Q1 2025, reporting net sales of 5,168 million yen (a 12.2% year-over-year increase) and an operating profit of 1,352 million yen, compared to a 149 million yen loss in Q1 2024.
• Net income attributable to owners of the parent reached 362 million yen for the quarter, reversing the 346 million yen loss recorded during the same period in 2024.
• Performance was driven by established titles including 'Dragon Quest Tact' and 'The Eminence in Shadow: Master of Garden,' alongside the March 2025 launch of 'WIND BREAKER: Heroic Spirits.'

Aiming: 2024 Fiscal Year Earnings Results Difference Notice

Aiming reports a variance between its projected and actual consolidated financial results for the 2024 fiscal year, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Aiming FY2024 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, reflect a period of ongoing operational challenges within the competitive Japanese smartphone online game market.

Aiming Q3 2024 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the third quarter of 2024 reflect a challenging period characterized by declining revenues and increased operating losses within the competitive Japanese smartphone online game market.

Aiming Q3 2024 Financial Results: Business Plan and Growth Potential

Aiming’s financial performance in the third quarter of 2024 reflects a transitional period characterized by modest revenue growth alongside operational challenges.

Aiming Semi-Annual Report: 14th Term

The Aiming Semi-Annual Report for the 14th term, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, outlines the financial performance and operational status of the company within the Japanese smartphone online game market.

• Aiming reported a net loss of 934 million yen and an operating loss of 748 million yen for the first half of the 14th term, ending June 30, 2024.
• Net sales fell to 8,096 million yen, a 10.3% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year.
• The company’s financial performance shifted from an operating profit of 419 million yen in the previous year to a loss in the current period.

Aiming Q1 2024 Quarterly Report

Aiming’s Q1 2024 quarterly report details the financial performance and operational status of the company’s online game business for the period spanning January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

Aiming Q1 2024 Financial Results and Business Plan

Aiming’s financial performance throughout the first half of 2024 reflects a period of significant volatility characterized by shifting revenue streams and ongoing structural adjustments.

Aiming FY2023 Financial Results

Aiming’s financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, reflect a period of significant top-line growth coupled with substantial bottom-line losses.