Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
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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.
Tsuburaya Fields announced on the 27th a special interim dividend of ¥70 per share to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ultraman. The total payout of ¥4,357 million marks the company's largest dividend ever. With earnings set to exceed initial plans, the move underscores a commitment to boosting shareholder returns.
Tsuburaya Fields (2767) has raised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and revised its mid-term plan upwards. Boosted by sellouts of pachinko machines and a recovery in the Chinese market, revenue is now seen rising 9.8% to ¥205.3 billion, with operating profit jumping 18.4% to ¥22.5 billion. The upgrades raise expectations for a record-breaking year.
