Source disclosure: February 03, 2026
Nintendo Co., Ltd. [7974.T]
TOKYO — Nintendo Co., Ltd. (7974), one of Japan's leading video game companies, reported its earnings for the third quarter ending December 31, 2025, on February 3, 2026. The company saw significant growth across key performance indicators compared to the same period last year.
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Nintendo recorded consolidated sales of ¥1,905,883 million, marking a 99.3% increase from the previous fiscal year’s corresponding period. Operating income surged by 21.3%, reaching ¥300,393 million, while ordinary income climbed by 39.4% to ¥455,842 million. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company also showed robust growth, rising by 51.3% to ¥358,863 million. This substantial improvement reflects strong demand for the company's products and services during this period.
The company's balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, indicated total assets of ¥3,863,346 million, an increase from ¥3,398,515 million in the prior year. Shareholders' equity stood at ¥2,976,390 million, up from ¥2,725,446 million previously, resulting in a slight decrease in the equity ratio to 77.0%. Despite this minor decline, the overall financial health of the company remains solid.
Regarding dividends, Nintendo did not declare any interim dividend payments for the first two quarters of the current fiscal year but is expected to pay out ¥139 per share for the third quarter, bringing the annual dividend forecast to ¥181 per share. This represents a notable increase from the previous year's final dividend payment of ¥120 per share. Additionally, no revisions have been made to the dividend expectations announced recently.
Looking ahead, Nintendo projects full-year consolidated net sales of ¥2,250,000 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, representing a 93.1% increase over the previous fiscal year. The company anticipates operating income of ¥370,000 million, a 30.9% rise; ordinary income of ¥460,000 million, a 23.6% increase; and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company of ¥350,000 million, marking a 25.5% growth. On a per-share basis, the projected earnings per share stand at ¥300.62, reflecting continued profitability and operational efficiency.
These forecasts underscore Nintendo's confidence in maintaining its market position and driving further growth through innovative product offerings and strategic business initiatives. However, it is important to note that these forward-looking statements are based on current management estimates and may be subject to various risks and uncertainties, including fluctuations in exchange rates and changes in market conditions.
Note: Financial figures from the earnings presentation have been removed pending correction. For accurate figures, refer to the company's earnings summary (kessan tanshin) filed separately on TDNet.
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