Konami Group (9766) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the six months ended September 2025 rose 22.1% year-over-year to ¥224.8 billion, with business profit up 29.6% to ¥65.1 billion and profit attributable to owners up 27.7% to ¥46.5 billion.

• Achieved record highs in revenue, business profit, operating profit, and net income for the first half, driven by strong Digital Entertainment performance and robust sales of key game titles.

• All major business segments except Gaming & Systems posted year-over-year revenue and profit growth.

• Major game releases and strong performance in Digital Entertainment and Amusement segments contributed to growth.

• All major profit metrics increased over 27% year-over-year for the six months ended September 30, 2025.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit increased 28.9% year-over-year to ¥64.3 billion, with an operating margin of 28.6%.

• Earnings per share rose to ¥342.92 from ¥268.53 year-over-year.

• Total assets increased to ¥681.2 billion as of September 30, 2025, with equity attributable to owners at ¥515.3 billion.

• Gross margin improved to 49.4% from 48.0% year-over-year.

• Total comprehensive income for the period was ¥46,980 million, up 47.8% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue guidance is ¥430.0 billion, with business profit forecast at ¥114.0 billion and operating profit at ¥106.0 billion.

• Digital Entertainment segment expected to contribute ¥310.0 billion in revenue for the full year.

• Continued focus on expanding global game content, esports, and new business initiatives in all segments.