Toei profit soars on real estate sale, boosts full-year outlook

Toei Company, Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of JPY 91,336 million for the first half of FY2026, a 4.1% year-on-year increase. Operating profit rose 1.5% to JPY 19,713 million, and ordinary profit saw a 14.8% increase to JPY 23,647 million, primarily due to an increase in equity-method investment gain. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent surged 57.0% to JPY 11,917 million, largely attributable to a gain on the sale of real estate.

The company revised its full-year financial forecasts for FY2026, with consolidated net sales now projected at JPY 177,400 million, up from JPY 172,200 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is expected to reach JPY 20,500 million, a significant increase from the previously forecasted JPY 14,500 million, mainly due to the anticipated gain from the real estate sale.

While the film and content businesses experienced declines, robust growth in the entertainment-related business (net sales up 40.8%) and architectural interior design-related business (net sales up 74.0%) offset these downturns. Notable film successes included "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle" and "Kokuhô," contributing significantly to revenue and profit in the entertainment segment. The company also announced an organizational restructuring effective October 1, 2025, to enhance content production and strategic initiatives.