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Capcom Hikes Earnings and Dividend Forecast on Strong Game and Catalog Sales

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  • Capcom raised its full-year earnings outlook as strong game releases and catalog titles drove higher sales and profits.
  • On the back of improved performance, Capcom increased its projected year-end dividend, boosting full-year shareholder payouts.
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Capcom Hikes Earnings and Dividend Forecast on Strong Game and Catalog Sales

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Capcom Co ( (JP:9697) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Capcom has raised its full-year consolidated forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected performance across its businesses. The company now expects net sales of ¥195.3 billion, operating profit of ¥75.2 billion, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥54.5 billion, all above its prior guidance and exceeding the previous year’s results.

Management attributed the upgrade primarily to the global success of Resident Evil Requiem and robust catalog sales from major series in its core Digital Contents segment, alongside favorable results in Arcade Operations, Amusement Equipments, and other businesses. Reflecting this stronger earnings outlook, Capcom also raised its year-end dividend forecast from ¥20 to ¥25 per share, lifting the full-year dividend projection to ¥45 and signaling increased shareholder returns on the back of sustained profit growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9697) stock is a Buy with a Yen4600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Capcom Co stock, see the JP:9697 Stock Forecast page.

More about Capcom Co

Capcom Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game publisher and developer best known for global franchises such as Resident Evil. The company’s core Digital Contents business is complemented by Arcade Operations, Amusement Equipments, and other entertainment segments, giving it a diversified revenue base within the interactive entertainment industry.

YTD Price Performance: -5.72%

Average Trading Volume: 3,281,820

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen1431.2B

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