Konami Group (9766) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 2024 rose 22.8% year-over-year to JPY 310.8 billion, with profit for the period up 41.8% to JPY 63.1 billion.

• All major business segments contributed to growth, led by Digital Entertainment, which saw a 32.0% revenue increase.

• Digital Entertainment was the primary growth driver, supported by strong sales of core titles and new releases, including SILENT HILL 2 and eFootball™.

• All business segments reported revenue growth, with notable expansion in Digital Entertainment (+32.0% YoY).

• Revised full-year guidance projects revenue of JPY 412.0 billion and profit for the period of JPY 70.0 billion, both significantly above initial forecasts.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit for the nine months reached JPY 86.7 billion, up 45.5% year-over-year.

• Earnings per share for the period were JPY 465.56, up from JPY 328.23 a year earlier.

• Gross margin improved as cost of revenue as a percentage of sales decreased from 55.6% to 52.6%.

• Cash and cash equivalents increased to JPY 285.7 billion as of December 31, 2024.

• Total comprehensive income for the period was JPY 66.2 billion, a 37.6% increase year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025 revenue guidance raised to JPY 412.0 billion, up JPY 32.0 billion from initial guidance.

• Profit for the period guidance increased to JPY 70.0 billion, with EPS forecast at JPY 516.39.

• Full-year operating profit expected at JPY 100.0 billion (+24.6% YoY).

• Digital Entertainment segment expected to drive growth, with revised revenue guidance of JPY 290.0 billion.

• Annual dividend forecast raised to JPY 155.00 per share, reflecting a payout ratio of 30% or more.