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NEXON Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary10 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue and operating income exceeded outlook; operating income was nearly 30% above the high end of the range, and 2026 was on track for a record year.
Growth broadened across franchises and markets, led by record MapleStory revenue and FC ONLINE; the transformation initiative was beginning to show results, with further effects expected into 2027.
Nine-month revenue rose 17.1% to ¥411,693 million; profit attributable to owners increased 53.9% to ¥124,997 million.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was ¥138.383bn, up 17% reported and 9% at constant currency; operating income was ¥41.788bn, up 11% reported and flat at constant currency.
Net income attributable to owners was ¥38.133bn, essentially flat YoY and above outlook, including a ¥7.5bn fund valuation gain; Q3 also included a ¥1.9bn FX loss.
Finance income was ¥12.4bn versus ¥25.7bn YoY; prior-year comparisons included a one-time ¥3.9bn trust liquidation gain and a ¥6.1bn equity-method impairment loss in net income.
Costs were below plan despite higher royalties; lower marketing, HR, cloud service and payment-gateway costs offset increases, while headcount was essentially flat YoY.
Q1–Q3 operating profit was ¥131,235 million, up 12.3%; profit attributable to owners was ¥124,997 million, up 53.9%, including favorable FX comparisons.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 revenue guidance is ¥107.725bn–¥118.889bn, down 13%–4% reported or 20%–12% at constant currency; operating income is ¥4.010bn–¥11.709bn and net income ¥4.656bn–¥10.624bn.
FY2026 revenue forecast is ¥519.417bn–¥530.582bn; operating profit ¥135.245bn–¥142.944bn and profit attributable to owners ¥129.653bn–¥135.621bn.
Q4 MapleStory revenue is expected to grow ~70% YoY, with Global MapleStory ~2x and MapleStory Worlds ~3x; FC franchise revenue is expected to grow by double digits.
Dungeon & Fighter and ARC Raiders revenue are expected to decline YoY; ARC Raiders is expected to be broadly flat sequentially.
2027 earnings are expected to be more evenly distributed across quarters as lower first-half deferred revenue and a larger second-half release slate reduce reliance on Q1.
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NEXON Co., Ltd. is a company active in the global gaming industry, specializing in the development, production, and provision of online games. Established in 1994, the company has carved a niche for itself by offering a diverse range of personal computer (PC) online games and mobile games, alongside related services. NEXON is known for popular game titles such as MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter, which have garnered a significant player base worldwide. The company's portfolio extends to more than a hundred PC online and mobile games across various regions, including China, Japan, Korea, Europe, and North America. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.