Square Enix Lifts Full-Year Profit Forecasts on Strong Game and Royalty Earnings

An announcement from Square Enix Holdings Co ( (JP:9684) ) is now available.

Square Enix has raised its full-year profit forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, while keeping net sales guidance unchanged at ¥280 billion, after results for the nine months to December 31, 2025 surpassed earlier expectations. The company now projects operating income of ¥49 billion, ordinary income of ¥55 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥27 billion, representing gains of 19.5%, 34.1% and 59.8% respectively versus its previous outlook, driven mainly by improved profitability in its Digital Entertainment business and stronger-than-expected royalty income in its Rights & Properties segment; despite the upgraded earnings guidance and a higher earnings per share figure reflecting a three-for-one stock split, Square Enix is maintaining its year-end dividend forecast at ¥25 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position while preserving its existing shareholder return plan.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9684) stock is a Hold with a Yen2706.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Square Enix Holdings Co stock, see the JP:9684 Stock Forecast page.

More about Square Enix Holdings Co

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based entertainment company best known for its digital entertainment business, including video games and related content, complemented by a Rights & Properties segment that monetizes its intellectual property through royalties and licensing. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market, the company focuses on creating and exploiting popular game and character franchises globally.

Average Trading Volume: 1,216,253

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen920.5B

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