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Toei Animation Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 net sales rose 3.7% YoY to ¥46.612bn, the second-highest first-half result; operating profit fell 8.9% to ¥15.161bn, the third-highest for the period.
Merchandising rights and Sales of Goods growth offset lower overseas streaming-rights sales; fewer high-margin contracts and higher investment-related SG&A weighed on profit.
Financial highlights
H1 net sales were ¥46.612bn, up 3.7% YoY; gross profit was ¥25.203bn, up 1.6%, while SG&A rose 22.8% to ¥10.042bn.
H1 operating profit was ¥15.161bn, down 8.9%; ordinary profit was ¥16.182bn, down 9.6%; parent-attributable profit was ¥11.893bn, down 8.4%.
H1 comprehensive income rose 8.9% to ¥14.656bn; basic EPS was ¥58.23 versus ¥63.49 a year earlier.
Q2 net sales were ¥24.578bn, down 3.5% YoY; operating profit was ¥7.695bn, down 23.5%, and net profit was ¥5.866bn, down 24.3%.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 revised forecast: net sales ¥98.2bn, operating profit ¥26.4bn, ordinary profit ¥27.7bn and parent-attributable profit ¥20.0bn.
Forecast growth is 4.8% for sales, 14.9% for operating profit, 17.2% for ordinary profit and 20.2% for parent-attributable profit; basic EPS forecast is ¥97.94.
Full-year operating profit forecast is ¥28.4bn excluding strategic investments; the revised second-half plan includes carryover factors and other items.
H1 sales missed forecast mainly due to a delayed large-title delivery; operating profit exceeded plan on improved U.S. and European streaming-rights profitability and new clients.
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Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio, established by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Zenjirō Yamamoto in 1948, initially as Japan Animated Films. It was acquired by Toei in 1956, becoming Toei Doga Co., Ltd., and later renamed Toei Animation in 1998. The studio is renowned for producing a wide range of TV series and movies, significantly contributing to the popularity of genres such as Magical Girl and Super Robot. Toei Animation has worked on adaptations of manga series by notable artists, producing internationally acclaimed series like "Dragon Ball," "One Piece," "Sailor Moon," and "Saint Seiya." The company has also ventured into global markets, establishing sales offices in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, and is involved in various segments of animation development, production, marketing, and program licensing. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.