Konami Group (9766) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY2025 revenue rose 17.0% year-over-year to JPY 421.6 billion, with profit for the year up 26.2% to JPY 74.7 billion.

• Achieved record-high revenue and profits for the second consecutive year, driven by strong Digital Entertainment performance and steady growth in all segments.

• All profit categories, including business profit, operating profit, and profit before income taxes, saw double-digit growth year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin improved to 24.2% from 22.3% year-over-year.

• Annual dividend declared at JPY 165.5, up JPY 34.5 from the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Revenue: JPY 421.6B (+17.0% YoY); Operating profit: JPY 101.9B (+27.0% YoY); EPS: JPY 551.00 (+114.50 YoY).

• Profit before income taxes: JPY 104.0B (+25.8% YoY); Profit for the year: JPY 74.7B (+26.2% YoY).

• Total assets increased to JPY 665.0B; equity attributable to owners rose to JPY 481.9B.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end: JPY 294.2B, up JPY 20.5B from previous year.

• Operating cash flow for FY2025 was JPY 167.9B, up from JPY 103.1B in FY2024.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 revenue forecast: JPY 430.0B (+2.0% YoY); operating profit: JPY 106.0B (+4.0% YoY); EPS: JPY 553.27.

• Digital Entertainment expected to grow 1.6% in revenue and 4.1% in profit; Amusement segment profit forecast to rise 34.7%.

• Annual dividend forecast for FY2026 is JPY 166.0, maintaining a 30% payout ratio.

• Plans to launch major new titles in Digital Entertainment, including METAL GEAR SOLID A: SNAKE EATER and SILENT HILL f.