Konami reports record mid-year results driven by digital entertainment

Konami Holdings Corporation announced its consolidated financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, reporting a record-breaking performance. Total revenue and operating income reached JPY 224,839 million, a 22.1% increase year-over-year. Business profit rose by 29.6% to JPY 65,086 million, while operating profit climbed 28.9% to JPY 64,268 million. Profit before tax saw a 28.3% increase, reaching JPY 65,238 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent grew by 27.7% to JPY 46,486 million. Basic earnings per share were JPY 342.92.

The Digital Entertainment segment was a primary driver of this growth, with its revenue increasing by 28.2% to JPY 168,777 million and business profit surging by 31.6% to JPY 61,378 million. The Amusement segment also contributed positively, with revenue up 33.9% to JPY 14,466 million and business profit jumping 56.2% to JPY 3,233 million. Conversely, the Gaming & System segment experienced a 4.5% decrease in revenue to JPY 17,768 million and a significant 60.1% drop in business profit to JPY 949 million.

Konami’s balance sheet shows total assets of JPY 681,185 million as of September 30, 2025, an increase of JPY 16,145 million from the prior fiscal year-end. This growth was mainly due to increases in tangible fixed assets and trade receivables, despite a decrease in cash and cash equivalents. The company reaffirmed its full-year forecast, projecting total revenue of JPY 430,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 75,000 million.