Koei Tecmo raises interim profit forecast significantly on strong game sales

Koei Tecmo Holdings has revised its consolidated earnings forecast for the interim period of the fiscal year ending March 2026. The company now projects net sales of JPY 31,000 million, up from JPY 30,000 million. Operating profit is significantly increased to JPY 7,800 million from JPY 5,000 million, representing a 56.0% rise. Ordinary profit is forecast at JPY 17,500 million, a substantial 118.8% increase from the previous JPY 8,000 million.

Profit attributable to owners of parent is also revised upwards to JPY 13,200 million from JPY 6,000 million, a 120.0% increase. Interim net income per share is now projected at JPY 40.61, a notable rise from JPY 19.00. This revision is attributed to increased repeat sales of console and PC games, alongside reduced outsourcing and advertising costs.

The company's full-year consolidated earnings forecast remains unchanged, as new titles are slated for release after the third quarter, and considering the current global economic and financial market outlook. The interim net income per share forecast specifically accounts for the impact of treasury share disposals.