Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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Toho Corp reported a significant earnings drop in the first half of its fiscal year ending February 2027, with operating profit falling 24.8 percent as core film business underperformed. The studio maintained its full-year forecast, signaling confidence in underlying profitability despite the interim slump.
FY2027 Q2 (Jan-Mar 2027)
U-NEXT reported record full-year revenue of 469.9 billion yen for the fiscal year ended August 2026, driven by content and solution segments. Despite a dip in net profit due to energy costs, the company raised its dividend to support shareholders while expanding its portfolio.
FY2026 Full Year (Aug 2025 - Jul 2026)
ANYCOLOR reported a Q1 FY2027 revenue increase to 16.6 billion yen, yet operating profit fell 8.8%, highlighting margin pressure as user growth outpaces profitability gains.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Square Enix reported a sharp jump in fiscal 2027 first-quarter profit, with revenue rising 32.3% to ¥78,423 million and operating profit up 88.6% to ¥17,008 million. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent surged 175.7% to ¥13,244 million, driven by strong HD game sales and a swing from a year-earlier foreign exchange loss to a gain.
FY2027 Q1 (Apr-Jun 2026)
Koei Tecmo on Oct. 19 raised its forecast for the six months through September 2026, lifting ordinary profit to ¥25bn, up 108.3%. Sales and other profit forecasts also increased, but the full-year outlook was unchanged.
Toho raised its net profit forecast for the fiscal year ending in February 2027 by 17.1% to 48 billion yen, driven by investment gains. The move reflects strategic asset management rather than core business expansion.
U-NEXT reported a 10.8 percent rise in revenue for the fiscal year ending August 2026, surpassing forecasts driven by content and M&A gains. However, rising energy costs and forex losses squeezed net income, leaving dividends unchanged at current levels.
Toho announced a mid-term dividend of 11 yen per share for the August 2026 term. This figure reflects a 5-for-1 stock split and represents a real increase from the adjusted prior-year level.
Toho will report a 10 billion yen special profit by selling listed stocks in September 2026. The move aligns with its policy to reduce cross-shareholdings and lower its net asset ratio.
Nexon has decided to pay a record-breaking special dividend of 415 yen per share, with a record date of September 30, 2026. The total payout will reach approximately 324 billion yen, significantly boosting shareholder returns.
ANYCOLOR (5032) has decided to acquire its own shares in a market purchase totaling up to 7 billion yen. The move aims to enhance capital efficiency while returning significant value to shareholders.
Square Enix denied a monthly magazine report that it is considering going private, saying no such plan exists. The game maker disclosed on TDnet after Sentaku's September issue reported the alleged privatization.
