The earnings call reflected a positive start in the Pachislot, Pachinko, and gaming businesses, with strong launches like Persona5: The Phantom X and successful initiatives like the SEGA Store Tokyo. However, there were notable challenges, including foreign exchange losses and underperformance in Rovio and animation segments. Despite some lowlights, the highlights indicate a generally positive outlook with strong operational starts in key segments.

Company Guidance

During Sega Sammy Holdings Inc.'s Q1 financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company reported that sales were generally in line with expectations, leading to a smaller-than-expected loss at the operating income level. The Pachislot and Pachinko machines and gaming businesses showed a good start in operating income, whereas the entertainment contents business performed as anticipated. Although operating income surpassed expectations, adjusted EBITDA remained consistent due to JPY2.9 billion in foreign exchange losses. The company completed acquisitions of Stakelogic BV and GAN Limited, with goodwill estimated at JPY18.6 billion and JPY17.4 billion, respectively. There was a consolidation of the balance sheet from Q1, but P&L contributions will begin in Q2. Notably, 20 million shares of treasury stock were canceled, resulting in 11 million shares remaining. Operating, investing, and financing cash flows were projected at negative JPY11.7 billion, negative JPY19.5 billion, and negative JPY17.9 billion, respectively, contributing to an overall negative cash flow of JPY50.6 billion. The company anticipates growth from Q2 onward, spurred by the introduction of mainstay titles across its various businesses.

Strong Start in Pachislot and Pachinko Machines Business

The Pachislot and Pachinko machines business made a good start in terms of operating income, with sales of Dejihane P Hokuto No Ken Jibo and P Zombie Land Saga exceeding internal expectations. Orders for Tokyo Revengers Pachislot machine exceeded 25,000 units, compared to the plan of 20,000 units.

Positive Performance in Gaming Business

Sales of video slot machines were strong in the US, contributing to a favorable start in Q1. Paradise City in South Korea maintained strong sales, especially to Japanese VIP customers.

Successful Launch of Persona5: The Phantom X

Persona5: The Phantom X launched on June 26, ranking first in domestic free game download rankings on the first day, with sales exceeding JPY1 billion in just five days.

Increase in Licensing and Subscription Revenues

Revenues from the provision of titles for subscription services and character licensing exceeded both the results of the same period of the previous year and expectations.

Successful Opening of SEGA Store Tokyo

The SEGA Store Tokyo opened successfully, exceeding expectations in sales and visitor numbers, strengthening touchpoints for SEGA IP.

Sega Sammy Holdings (SGAMF) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SGAMF Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 07, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.28 / -	0.185	―	―	―
Aug 08, 2025	2026 (Q1)	0.02 / -0.11	0.771	-114.00% (-0.88)		―
May 12, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.08 / 0.11	-0.068	255.91% (+0.17)		―
Feb 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.36 / 0.36	0.377	-3.97% (-0.02)		―
Nov 08, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.34 / 0.18	0.18	2.56% (<+0.01)		―
Aug 07, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.45 / 0.77	0.531	45.21% (+0.24)		―
May 10, 2024	2024 (Q4)	-0.38 / -0.07	0.403	-116.93% (-0.47)		―
Feb 09, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.55 / 0.38	0.714	-47.15% (-0.34)		―
Nov 08, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.31 / 0.18	0.199	-9.36% (-0.02)		―
Aug 01, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.42 / 0.53	0.097	447.17% (+0.43)		―

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SGAMF Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 08, 2025	$21.35	$21.42	+0.33%
May 12, 2025	$20.30	$20.30	0.00%
Feb 07, 2025	$20.78	$20.78	0.00%
Nov 08, 2024	$18.90	$18.65	-1.32%

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Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. (SGAMF) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 07, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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SGAMF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.28.

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