Square Enix Holdings (9684) shares rose 7% from the previous trading day to 3,161 yen on September 1, marking the highest level in the past month. The company's first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed sales of 78.4 billion yen, operating profit of 17 billion yen, and net profit of 13.2 billion yen, with sales up over 30% year-on-year, operating profit up 1.9 times, and net profit up 2.8 times. The progress rate against the full-year forecast (sales of 298 billion yen, operating profit of 49 billion yen, net profit of 31 billion yen) reached 34.7% for operating profit and 42.7% for net profit, exceeding the quarterly average of 25%. However, since the game business's performance fluctuates significantly depending on the release timing of titles, the company maintains its profit decline plan, and the market is watching to see how profits will accumulate in the future.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.Q1 sales rose over 30% YoY with operating profit up 1.9x and net profit up 2.8x, beating the quarterly progress rate against full-year guidance.
