Koei Tecmo raises interim net profit forecast to “double” on strong performance by major titles and substantial gains from expert asset management (Otaku Research Institute)

Koei Tecmo Holdings raised its interim earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The new forecast calls for revenue of ¥37.0 billion, operating profit of ¥11.5 billion, ordinary profit of ¥25.0 billion and interim net profit of ¥18.0 billion.

From the previous forecast, revenue is expected to increase 8.8%, operating profit 64.3%, ordinary profit 108.3% and interim net profit 100.0%, with net profit expected to double. Strong sales of major titles and back-catalogue products were cited as the main reasons for the revision.

The company also expects non-operating income and expenses to exceed plan as a result of managing its assets while closely monitoring financial-market conditions. This has created a wider gap between the revisions to operating profit and ordinary profit. The full-year forecast has not been revised at this point.

Management said it would continue to monitor the business environment and financial-market conditions, and indicated that it would consider further measures depending on developments.