Consolidated Financial Statements: Second Quarter and First Half-Year Period of Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026
Akatsuki Inc. reports consolidated financial results for the first half of fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (April 1–September 30, 2025). Net sales fell 20.6 % YoY to ¥9,915 million, while operating profit declined 42.4 % to ¥1,724 million; ordinary profit dropped 42.7 % to ¥1,676 million, yet net income attributable to parent rose 31.4 % to ¥1,853 million, driven by a higher comprehensive income of ¥2,269 million versus ¥1,499 million the prior year. Profit per share diluted increased from ¥97.85 to ¥128.56. Total assets grew to ¥59,400 million, with net assets rising to ¥42,995 million and equity ratio improving to 71.9 %. Cash flows from operating activities were modest at ¥369 million, while investing cash outflows of ¥5,433 million reflected significant purchases of investment securities and intangible assets. Financing activities generated net inflows of ¥1,775 million, offset by dividends paid of ¥795 million.
Segment analysis shows the Games and Comics business experienced a 23.2 % sales decline to ¥9,257 million and a 41.2 % profit drop, whereas the Entertainment and Lifestyle segment grew sales by 76.1 % to ¥649 million, achieving a 90.7 % profit increase. The Others segment recorded a sharp sales decline and continued losses.
The report notes significant consolidation changes: six new subsidiaries, including CRAYON Inc., were added; Akatsuki Fukuoka was liquidated. Goodwill increased by ¥4,316 million due to acquisitions of Natee and PAPABUBBLE JAPAN. No full‑year forecasts are provided, reflecting uncertainty in the Games and Comics market and ongoing investment plans.
