Konami closed the first nine months of fiscal 2026 with revenue of ¥353.0 billion, up 13.6% year over year. According to its FY2026 Q3 earnings presentation, the Digital Entertainment segment, led by eFootball, was again the biggest contributor.
The reporting period covers the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The company's fiscal year ends on March 31, 2026.
Nine-Month Financial Results
All key indicators rose from the same period last year. The consolidated figures:
- Revenue: ¥353.0 billion (up 13.6% from ¥310.8 billion)
- Business profit: ¥101.8 billion (up 16.8% from ¥87.1 billion)
- Operating profit: ¥101.8 billion (up 17.4% from ¥86.7 billion)
- Profit before income taxes: ¥105.0 billion (up 18.3% from ¥88.8 billion)
- Profit attributable to owners of the parent: ¥74.3 billion (up 17.8% from ¥63.1 billion)
- Earnings per share: ¥548.46 (previously ¥465.56)
The operating margin also edged up to 28.8% from 27.9% a year earlier.
Full-Year Forecast and Dividend Raised
On the back of these results, the company raised its forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026:
- Revenue: ¥468.0 billion (previously ¥430.0 billion)
- Business profit: ¥131.0 billion (previously ¥114.0 billion)
- Operating profit: ¥123.0 billion (previously ¥106.0 billion)
- Profit attributable to owners of the parent: ¥86.0 billion (previously ¥75.0 billion)
The dividend was revised as well. The year-end dividend is now expected to be ¥107.50 per share, up from the initial forecast of ¥83, bringing the annual total to ¥190.50 from ¥166. The revision follows the company's basic policy of a payout ratio of at least 30%.
Digital Entertainment Remains the Main Engine
The Digital Entertainment segment posted revenue of ¥266.2 billion, up 16.3%. Its business profit rose 19.4% to ¥96.5 billion, with an operating margin of 36%.
eFootball continues to grow its player base. In January, its cumulative global downloads were announced to have passed 950 million.
During the third quarter, Momotaro Dentetsu 2: Anata no Machi mo Kitto Aru launched in Japan in November 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The FIFAe World Cup 2025 with eFootball was also held in Saudi Arabia together with FIFA.
The segment's full-year forecast was also raised. Revenue is now targeted at ¥348.0 billion (previously ¥310.0 billion), with business profit of ¥122.5 billion (previously ¥103.0 billion).
Business Beyond Console and Mobile Games
As of October 1, 2025, the arcade business was spun off into a new company, Konami Arcade Games, so Arcade Game is now reported as a separate segment. Here is how the other segments performed:
- Arcade Game: revenue of ¥16.5 billion (up 12.6%) and business profit of ¥3.6 billion (up 10.1%). Titles released included Momotaro Dentetsu World -Chikyu mo Medal mo Mawatteru!-, pop'n music High☆Cheers!!, and ColorCoLotta Tropical Resort. At Amusement Expo 2025 in November, the company also announced Demon Slayer: Nichirin Battle Slash, the first arcade game based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, as well as Sazae-san Machigai Sagashi.
- Gaming & Systems: revenue of ¥28.7 billion (down 5.7%) and business profit of ¥1.8 billion (down 61.4%). The new Solstice 49C cabinet, its first in six years, won "Best New Core Cabinet" at the Global Gaming Expo. The BOMBERMAN series also arrived on Solstice 49C, and the SYNKROS system was installed at casinos in California and on cruise ships. The segment's business profit forecast was cut to ¥5.0 billion from ¥7.5 billion.
- Sports: revenue of ¥37.3 billion (up 2.3%) and business profit of ¥2.7 billion (up 46.4%). Nine Pilates studios opened in Q3, with four more planned for Q4, bringing the total to 85. The third Personal 30 gym opened in December, and the company will begin managing sports facilities for several local governments in April 2026.
Upcoming Games
Titles in the Digital Entertainment pipeline include:
- POWER PROS Adventures: App Store and Google Play, Japan, spring 2026
- Darwin's Paradox!: Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam), worldwide, 2026
- Suikoden STAR LEAP: App Store, Google Play, and PC (Steam), worldwide, release date TBA
- SILENT HILL: Townfall: platforms and release date TBA
About Konami
Konami Group Corporation is a Japanese entertainment company with Digital Entertainment, Arcade Game, Gaming & Systems, and Sports businesses. In games, it is known for series such as eFootball, Momotaro Dentetsu, Metal Gear, SILENT HILL, and Suikoden.
For anyone following eFootball or waiting for SILENT HILL: Townfall, these nine-month results show Konami's digital games business in strong form heading into the end of the fiscal year.
