Capcom (9697) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Strong growth in digital sales and global expansion, supported by investments in development infrastructure, AI, and human resources.

• Digital Contents segment led Q1 performance, with both revenue and profit increasing year-over-year, driven by robust new and catalog title sales.

• Released new IP PRAGMATA and expanded catalog sales, driving significant increases in unit sales and earnings.

• Enhanced brand value through coordinated eSports, media, and licensing activities.

• Arcade Operations, Amusement Equipments, and Other Businesses are progressing in line with the full-year plan.

Financial highlights

• Net sales reached ¥70,410 million, up 54.7% year-over-year; operating profit was ¥41,054 million, up 66.9% year-over-year.

• Ordinary profit rose to ¥41,452 million, up 81.1% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥29,159 million, up 69.2% year-over-year.

• Digital Contents net sales surged 83% year-over-year to ¥54,648 million, with operating profit up 87.5% to ¥37,597 million.

• Operating margin improved to 54.1% from 43.5% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year forecast maintained: net sales ¥210,000 million (+7.5%), operating profit ¥83,000 million (+10.2%), ordinary profit ¥83,000 million (+12.0%), profit attributable to owners of parent ¥58,000 million (+6.3%).

• No revisions to the full-year plan, reflecting confidence in ongoing business momentum.

• Basic earnings per share forecasted at ¥138.65 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.