Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

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<li>Nintendo FY3/26 results due 8 May; guidance unchanged at ¥2,250bn sales (+93%) and ¥370bn OP (+31%), with Q4 OP expected around ¥70bn (+100% YoY).</li>
<li>Q4 likely sees strong Switch 2 volumes, but weaker hardware margins may pressure profitability; higher memory costs could push hardware gross margins into single digits.</li>
<li>FY3/27 forecast: ¥2,560bn sales and ~¥360bn OP; focus on pricing, margins, and software demand. Consensus ¥480bn OP—guidance near this would drive positive reaction.</li>
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Nintendo FY3/26 results due 8 May; guidance unchanged at ¥2,250bn sales (+93%) and ¥370bn OP (+31%), with Q4 OP expected around ¥70bn (+100% YoY).
Q4 likely sees strong Switch 2 volumes, but weaker hardware margins may pressure profitability; higher memory costs could push hardware gross margins into single digits.
FY3/27 forecast: ¥2,560bn sales and ~¥360bn OP; focus on pricing, margins, and software demand. Consensus ¥480bn OP—guidance near this would drive positive reaction.


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