Universal Entertainment (6425) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first nine months of FY2025 were ¥92,572 million, nearly flat year-over-year, with a slight increase of ¥206 million compared to the same period last year; operating profit turned negative at -¥280 million, down from ¥423 million last year, and net loss attributable to owners of parent improved to -¥10,649 million from -¥19,461 million year-over-year.

• Amusement Equipments Business saw strong growth, while Integrated Resort Business faced revenue and profit declines due to market downturns and fewer overseas visitors.

• Foreign exchange losses replaced prior year gains, negatively impacting non-operating income.

Financial highlights

• Operating loss of ¥280 million, compared to an operating profit of ¥423 million in the same period last year; ordinary loss widened to ¥17,131 million from ¥11,974 million year-over-year.

• Gross profit margin was 58.1%, down 0.1 points year-over-year; operating profit margin declined to -0.3% from 0.4% year-over-year.

• Net loss per share improved to ¥137.42 from ¥251.14 year-over-year.

• Extraordinary income of ¥6,496 million was recorded, primarily from compensation income and gain on sales of non-current assets.

• Total assets decreased by 6.7% to ¥590,374 million as of September 30, 2025, mainly due to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year net sales forecast revised to ¥124,000 million (down 17.3% year-over-year), with operating profit forecast at ¥50 million (down 99.7%), and net loss attributable to owners of parent forecast at ¥14,000 million.

• Amusement Equipments Business expects sales volume of 30,000 units in the next quarter, up from 28,288 units in the current quarter, and is expected to maintain robust performance with new product launches and market revitalization.

• Integrated Resort Business focusing on marketing and property enhancements to stimulate demand.