Konami Group (9766) Q1 2027 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2027 rose 33.6% year-over-year to ¥129.5 billion, with profit for the period up 64.2% to ¥32.6 billion.

• Achieved record first-quarter revenue and profits, driven by strong Digital Entertainment and Gaming & Systems performance.

• All major business segments reported revenue and profit growth, led by Digital Entertainment and Gaming & Systems.

• Strong performance attributed to successful game launches and increased demand across entertainment and sports segments.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit increased 63.3% year-over-year to ¥45.3 billion.

• Earnings per share rose to ¥240.30 from ¥146.32 year-over-year.

• Gross profit reached ¥70,244 million, up from ¥47,954 million year-over-year.

• Total assets reached ¥751.8 billion, with equity attributable to owners at ¥579.8 billion.

• Total comprehensive income was ¥34,017 million, up 91.6% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 full-year revenue guidance set at ¥505.0 billion, with profit for the period forecast at ¥101.0 billion.

• Digital Entertainment expected to contribute ¥372.0 billion in revenue for the year.

• Business profit forecast: ¥150,000 million, up 4.5% year-over-year.

• No changes to previously announced earnings or dividend forecasts.

• Plans to release major titles in Digital Entertainment and expand in all segments.