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Capcom Co Ltd (9697) Earnings: 1Q Operating Income Surges 91% Year-on-Year, Exceeding Estimates

  • Capcom’s operating income for Q1 was 24.60 billion yen, which is a 91% increase year-over-year and exceeded the estimate of 20.14 billion yen.
  • Net income reached 17.24 billion yen, marking a 73% increase from the previous year, surpassing the projected 14.42 billion yen.
  • The company reported net sales of 45.50 billion yen, up by 54% year-over-year, beating the estimated 43.16 billion yen.
  • Revenue from Digital Content amounted to 29.86 billion yen, a 39% increase year-over-year, falling short of the estimated 33.08 billion yen.
  • Arcade Operations revenue was recorded at 5.61 billion yen, an increase of 15% year-over-year, slightly above the forecasted 5.52 billion yen.
  • For 2026, Capcom maintains its forecast for operating income at 73.00 billion yen, below the estimate of 76.16 billion yen.
  • Net income for 2026 is expected to be 51.00 billion yen, compared to the projection of 55.07 billion yen.
  • Capcom forecasts 2026 net sales at 190.00 billion yen, slightly lower than the estimated 191.9 billion yen.
  • The expected dividend for 2026 remains at 40.00 yen, just shy of the estimated 41.54 yen.
  • Capcom is currently recommended with 13 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.

A look at Capcom Co Ltd Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience5
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Capcom Co Ltd, a company known for developing consumer video game software and arcade game machines, is showing promising signs for its long-term outlook based on Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a Growth score of 4 and Resilience and Momentum scores both at 5, Capcom is demonstrating strong potential for future expansion and the ability to withstand market fluctuations. Additionally, the company’s Value and Dividend scores at 2 each suggest a stable financial standing and potential for returns for investors.

In summary, Capcom Co Ltd appears to be well-positioned for growth and resilience in the competitive gaming industry, supported by its strong Growth, Resilience, and Momentum scores. While the company’s Value and Dividend scores could be improved, the overall outlook for Capcom looks positive, indicating a company with potential for long-term success and value creation for investors.


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