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Release Date: July 28, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Capcom Co Ltd ( CCOEF ) reported a significant increase in Q1 FY2027 results, with net sales up 54.7% year-over-year and operating income up 66.9%, marking the 14th consecutive quarter of profit growth.
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The Digital Contents business saw strong performance, with total game sales reaching 23.81 million units, a 1.7x increase year-over-year, driven by the successful launch of a new major IP title that sold over 2.5 million units worldwide.
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The catalog sales of the Resident Evil series continue to perform exceptionally well, with titles like Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 2 seeing renewed sales momentum, contributing to the highest-ever catalog sales figures.
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The Arcade Operations business is performing well, with new store openings and strong performance in prize-winning games, leading to increased customer traffic and a positive outlook for the year.
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The company maintains a robust financial position with total assets of 341.3 billion and an equity ratio of 83.9%, providing a strong foundation for future investments and growth.
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Capcom Co Ltd ( CCOEF ) is seeing strong overseas demand, with 90.8% of game sales coming from international markets across 236 countries and regions, highlighting the global appeal of its IP.
Negative Points
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The Amusement Equipment business saw a slight decline in sales and profit year-over-year, with sales of 7.0 billion and profit of 4.6 billion, due to the timing of new arcade machine releases.
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The Arcade Operations business experienced a slight decrease in profit to 0.9 billion, attributed to increased expenses related to new store openings and associated timing costs.
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The company faces the challenge of maintaining momentum for its new IP titles, as the success of the latest release sets a high bar for future original game launches.
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While overall results were strong, the company noted that the first quarter results were partially boosted by the timing of releases, which may not be sustainable throughout the fiscal year.
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The company's guidance for the full year remains unchanged, suggesting that management expects a potential slowdown in growth in subsequent quarters despite the strong Q1 performance.
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There is a reliance on catalog sales of existing franchises like Resident Evil, which could pose a risk if the company fails to introduce new successful IPs to diversify its portfolio.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What were the key financial highlights for the first quarter of fiscal year ending March 2027? A: Haruhiro Tsujimoto, CEO and CFO, reported a significant increase in revenue and profit. Consolidated net sales reached 70.41 billion, a 54.7% increase year-over-year. Operating income was 41.65 billion (up 66.9%), ordinary income was 41.52 billion (up 81.1%), and profit attributable to owners of parent was 29.15 billion (up 69.2%). This marks the 14th consecutive quarter of operating income growth and the 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
Q: How did the Digital Contents business perform in Q1, and what drove the sales volume? A: The Digital Contents business saw sales of 54.6 billion, roughly 1.8 times higher than the same period last year, with profits of 37.59 billion, up 1.9 times. Total game unit sales reached 23.81 million, a 1.7-fold increase year-over-year. Overseas sales accounted for 90.8% of total units, selling across 236 countries and regions. New title sales were 2.55 million units, driven by the strong performance of the new "Onimusha" title, which surpassed 2.5 million units globally shortly after release.
Q: What is the current status of the "Resident Evil" series and its impact on catalog sales? A: The "Resident Evil" series is performing exceptionally well. Following the release of "Resident Evil Re:Verse" in February, the entire series has seen a resurgence in sales. Catalog sales reached 21.26 million units, a 60% increase year-over-year, marking the highest first-quarter performance in the company's history. For example, "Resident Evil RE:4" (released March 2023) sold 2.43 million units in the quarter, and "Resident Evil RE:2" (released January 2019) sold 1.42 million units, demonstrating the long-tail strength of the franchise.
Q: How is the company addressing the growing demand for game content in Japan and globally? A: Tsujimoto highlighted that the game industry is receiving significant attention. In 2023, the export value of Japan's game industry reached 5.8 trillion, surpassing the steel industry (5.5 trillion) and the semiconductor industry (4.8 trillion). Notably, 62% of this value comes from game software, with 90% of that being sold overseas. This underscores the global competitiveness of Japanese game content and Capcom's strong position in this trend.
Q: What were the results for the Arcade Operations and Amusement Equipment segments? A: The Arcade Operations segment saw sales increase to 6.7 billion from 5.6 billion year-over-year, though profits slightly decreased to 900 million due to timing of new store openings and associated costs. The company opened one new store in the first quarter, bringing the total to 62 locations. The Amusement Equipment segment reported sales of 7.0 billion (down from 7.8 billion) and profits of 4.6 billion (down from 4.9 billion), primarily due to the timing of new model releases. However, the new "Resident Evil RE:3" arcade title launched in Q1 is off to a strong start, with 17,000 units sold.
Q: What is the company's outlook for the full fiscal year ending March 2027? A: The company has maintained its full-year forecast, projecting net sales of 210 billion, operating income of 83 billion, ordinary income of 83 billion, and profit attributable to owners of parent of 58 billion. Management expressed high confidence in achieving these targets, citing the strong start to the year and the continued momentum of catalog sales and new title releases.
Q: How is the company leveraging its IP across different business segments? A: Capcom is actively expanding its IP portfolio beyond games. The "Monster Hunter" series continues to grow, attracting new user demographics and contributing to strong performance. The company is also focusing on strategic initiatives across its other businesses, including licensing, e-sports, and content, all of which are progressing smoothly according to plan. The upcoming "Street Fighter" movie, scheduled for release on October 16, is expected to further enhance brand visibility and drive IP value.
Q: What is the financial position of the company at the end of Q1? A: Total assets increased by approximately 20 billion from the end of March to 341.12 billion. Net assets grew by 19.2 billion to 286.92 billion, resulting in an equity ratio of 83.9%. The company maintains a strong, debt-free balance sheet, providing ample financial flexibility for future investments and shareholder returns.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
