Square Enix Holdings
Square Enix Holdings is the Japanese holding company of the Square Enix video game group. It publishes financial filings, results briefing materials and reference materials for investors.
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Financial Results Briefing Session: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2021
The financial results for Square Enix Holdings for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021, demonstrate a period of growth across all primary business segments.
- Square Enix reported strong growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021, with net sales reaching 273.6 billion yen and operating income rising to 50.1 billion yen, up from 41.0 billion yen in the same period the previous year.
- Digital Entertainment remains the core revenue driver, with digital sales accounting for 191.4 billion yen of the segment's 211.6 billion yen total, significantly outpacing physical packaged sales.
- The Amusement segment successfully returned to profitability, generating 1.3 billion yen in operating income compared to a loss in the prior year, as arcade operations recovered from pandemic-related closures.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2021
Square Enix Holdings reported financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2021, reflecting a period of year-over-year decline in net sales and operating income.
- Square Enix reported a consolidated net sales decline to 168.9 billion yen for the first half of FY2022/3, down from 172.7 billion yen in the same period of the previous year.
- Operating income for the Digital Entertainment segment fell from 33.8 billion yen to 29.4 billion yen, driven by a difficult year-over-year comparison due to the previous launch of 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' and underperformance in mobile and PC browser titles.
- Total unit sales for digital and physical games dropped significantly to 17.22 million units in 1H FY2022/3, compared to 30.30 million units in the same period of the prior year.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021
The consolidated financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, reflect a period of mixed performance for the group, characterized by a slight increase in net sales alongside a significant decline in operating income.
- Square Enix reported net sales of ¥88,604 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2021, a 1.8% increase year-on-year, while operating income fell 29.5% to ¥17,316 million.
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, saw net sales decline 6.0% to ¥69,876 million and operating income drop 34.2% to ¥17,147 million.
- The Amusement segment recovered significantly, reporting ¥9,452 million in net sales—a 105.4% increase—and an operating profit of ¥344 million, compared to an operating loss of ¥1,512 million in the same period last year.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2021
Square Enix Holdings achieved record-high financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, driven primarily by the robust growth of its Digital Entertainment segment.
- Square Enix achieved record financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, with net sales reaching 332.5 billion yen and operating income hitting 47.2 billion yen.
- The Digital Entertainment segment was the primary growth driver, generating 263.9 billion yen in sales and 50.5 billion yen in operating income, fueled by major releases like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers.
- Digital sales in the entertainment segment grew significantly, rising from 204.5 billion yen in the previous fiscal year to 263.9 billion yen, reflecting a strong shift toward digital distribution.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2020
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2020, characterized by significant increases in net sales and operating income compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- Square Enix reported a strong nine-month performance ending December 31, 2020, with net sales reaching 253.6 billion yen and operating income rising to 41.0 billion yen, a significant increase from 27.7 billion yen in the same period the previous year.
- The Digital Entertainment segment drove growth through major HD game releases like 'FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE' and 'Marvel's Avengers,' alongside strong performance in smart device and PC browser titles such as 'DRAGON QUEST WALK' and 'DRAGON QUEST TACT.'
- The Amusement segment suffered a sharp decline, recording an operating loss due to COVID-19-related facility closures through mid-June 2020, with quarterly net sales bottoming out at 4.6 billion yen in Q1 FY2021/3.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2020
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the six-month period ending September 30, 2020, characterized by a significant increase in net sales and operating income despite the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Square Enix reported strong growth for the six-month period ending September 30, 2020, with net sales reaching 172.7 billion yen, a 52 billion yen increase compared to the same period in 2019.
- Operating income rose to 31.6 billion yen, representing an 18.3% operating margin, up from 13.2% in the previous year's first half.
- The Digital Entertainment segment drove performance, with games for smart devices and PC browsers seeing significant gains from titles including 'DRAGON QUEST WALK,' 'WAR OF THE VISIONS: FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS,' and 'DRAGON QUEST TACT.'
Financial Results Briefing Session: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2020
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, driven primarily by the robust performance of its Digital Entertainment segment.
- Square Enix reported a significant year-on-year increase in Q1 FY2021/3 performance, with net sales rising to 87.0 billion yen and operating income reaching 24.5 billion yen, up from 53.3 billion yen and 7.1 billion yen respectively in the same period last year.
- The Digital Entertainment segment drove the majority of growth, with operating income surging to 26.0 billion yen, fueled by strong digital sales of 'FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE' and increased monthly subscribers for 'FINAL FANTASY XIV'.
- Total game units sold (discs and downloads) nearly doubled year-on-year, growing from 3.25 million units in Q1 FY2020/3 to 6.21 million units in Q1 FY2021/3.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2020
Square Enix Holdings reported strong consolidated financial results for the three-month period ending June 30, 2020, characterized by significant year-over-year growth in net sales and operating income.
- Square Enix reported a significant surge in financial performance for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020, with net sales rising 63.2% year-on-year to ¥87,054 million and operating income jumping 241.4% to ¥24,549 million.
- The Digital Entertainment segment was the primary growth driver, achieving ¥74,363 million in net sales (up 100.1%) and ¥26,069 million in operating income (up 242.0%) due to strong digital sales and the performance of titles like 'FINAL FANTASY XIV', 'DRAGON QUEST WALK', and 'TRIALS OF MANA'.
- Profit attributable to owners of the parent reached ¥14,372 million, a 248.6% increase compared to the same period in 2019, despite an extraordinary loss of ¥2,226 million related to COVID-19-driven arcade closures.
Financial Results Briefing Session: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020
The financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, reflect a period of strategic transition for Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Square Enix reported a net sales decline of 10.7 billion yen to 260.5 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, though operating income increased by 8.1 billion yen to 32.7 billion yen.
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's largest, saw operating income rise to 35.3 billion yen (up 6.4 billion yen) despite a net sales decrease, driven by strong performance in MMOs and mobile/PC browser games.
- The Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser category reached 106.4 billion yen in net sales, fueled by the successful launches of 'Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe' and 'DRAGON QUEST WALK'.
Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2019
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. reported its financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2019, demonstrating significant growth in profitability compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
- Square Enix reported a strong nine-month performance for the period ending December 31, 2019, with operating income rising to 27.7 billion yen, a significant increase from 12.3 billion yen in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
- The Digital Entertainment segment's MMO business drove growth through the release of expansion packs for 'FINAL FANTASY XIV' and 'DRAGON QUEST X,' which led to a sharp increase in subscriber numbers.
- Games for smart devices and PC browsers saw improved year-over-year performance, bolstered by the successful releases of 'Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe' and 'DRAGON QUEST WALK.'
Financial Results Briefing Session: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2019
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. reported its financial results for the six-month period ending September 30, 2019, reflecting a period of growth driven by strong performance in its digital entertainment and publication segments.
- Square Enix reported a strong first half for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, with net sales reaching 120.7 billion yen and operating income rising to 15.9 billion yen, a significant increase from 9.7 billion yen in the same period the previous year.
- The Digital Entertainment segment's MMO business saw growth in both net sales and operating income, driven by the release of the 'Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers' expansion pack and an increase in paying subscribers.
- Games for smart devices and PC browsers performed well, with net sales and operating income rising due to the continued success of 'Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe' and the September 2019 launch of 'Dragon Quest Walk'.
Financial Results Briefing Session: Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2019
The financial results for Square Enix Holdings for the three-month period ended June 30, 2019, demonstrate a period of growth across all primary business segments.
- Square Enix reported a strong Q1 FY2020/3, with net sales increasing to 53.3 billion yen (up 8.6 billion yen YoY) and operating income rising to 7.1 billion yen (up 3.3 billion yen YoY).
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary driver, saw net sales grow to 37.1 billion yen and operating income reach 7.6 billion yen, representing a 20.5% operating margin.
- MMO performance improved YoY due to an increase in paying subscribers ahead of the 'FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers' expansion launch.