Konami Group (9766) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the nine months ended December 2025 rose 13.6% year-over-year to ¥353.0 billion, with profit for the period up 17.8% to ¥74.3 billion and EPS at ¥548.46, reflecting strong performance across core segments.

• Achieved record highs in revenue, business profit, operating profit, and net income for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong Digital Entertainment performance.

• Revised full-year guidance projects revenue of ¥468.0 billion and profit for the year of ¥86.0 billion, both increased from initial forecasts.

• Segment reporting was updated, with Arcade Game now a separate segment and pachinko/pachislot included in Others.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit for the nine-month period increased 17.4% year-over-year to ¥101.8 billion.

• Business profit rose 16.8% to ¥101.8 billion, with profit before income taxes up 18.3% to ¥105.0 billion.

• Total assets grew to ¥710.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, with equity at ¥536.8 billion.

• Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥7.5 billion during the period, ending at ¥286.8 billion.

• Total comprehensive income reached ¥79.7 billion, up 20.4% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue guidance revised upward to ¥468.0 billion, with operating profit expected at ¥123.0 billion and EPS at ¥634.42.

• Business profit forecast at ¥131.0 billion (+20.1%), net profit at ¥86.0 billion (+15.1%).

• Digital Entertainment segment expected to contribute ¥348.0 billion in revenue and ¥122.5 billion in profit.

• Annual dividend forecast raised to ¥190.50 per share, reflecting a payout ratio of 30% or more.