Konami Group Corporation (KNM), the Tokyo and London-listed entertainment and gaming conglomerate, has revised its consolidated earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027 materially upwards. The company announced that revenue is now expected to reach ¥583,000 million, up 15.4% from its previous forecast of ¥505,000 million, driven by strong performance across its Digital Entertainment titles including eFootball™ and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Alongside the earnings upgrade, Konami raised its annual dividend forecast to ¥299.00 per share, an increase of ¥75.00 per share compared with the prior forecast of ¥224.00 per share.

Key Points

  • Konami Group Corporation (KNM) — listed on the Tokyo and London Stock Exchanges
  • Revised full-year revenue forecast to ¥583,000 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥135,000 million for FY ending 31 March 2027
  • Annual dividend raised to ¥299.00 per share; year-end dividend revised to ¥187.00 per share from ¥112.00 per share
  • Investors will be watching whether eFootball™ and Yu-Gi-Oh! maintain momentum through the second half of the fiscal year

Konami Upgrades FY2027 Revenue and Profit Forecasts by Up to 35% on H1 Outperformance

Konami's revised consolidated earnings forecast represents a substantial uplift across all key metrics. Business profit is now projected at ¥200,000 million, a 33.3% increase from the previous estimate of ¥150,000 million, while operating profit and profit before income taxes are each revised to ¥193,000 million, representing a 35.0% increase on prior guidance. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is now forecast at ¥135,000 million, up ¥34,000 million or 33.7% from the previous forecast, with basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent revised to ¥995.90 from ¥745.08, as stated in the announcement.

eFootball and Yu-Gi-Oh! Drive Digital Entertainment Outperformance in the Six Months to September 2026

The company cited the strong performance of core titles within its Digital Entertainment business as the primary driver of the forecast revision. Specifically, the announcement states that eFootball™ and Yu-Gi-Oh! performed strongly during the six months ended 30 September 2026, with all key financial metrics progressing ahead of the initial forecast for the full fiscal year. Konami's Digital Entertainment segment operates in highly competitive global markets characterised by continuous new product introductions and rapidly evolving consumer preferences, making sustained title performance a key operational indicator for the group.

Annual Dividend Lifted to ¥299.00 Per Share as Konami Targets 30%-Plus Consolidated Payout Ratio

Konami revised its year-end dividend forecast to ¥187.00 per share from the previously announced ¥112.00 per share. Combined with the interim dividend of ¥112.00 per share already declared, the total annual dividend for FY2027 stands at ¥299.00 per share, compared with ¥221.50 per share paid in the year ended 31 March 2026. The company confirmed its policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of more than 30%, framing dividend distributions and corporate value enhancement as central to its shareholder returns strategy.

Forward-Looking Risks Including Currency Fluctuations and Regulatory Change Flagged by Konami

The announcement includes a cautionary statement highlighting several material risks that could cause actual results to differ from revised forecasts. These include fluctuations in currency exchange rates — particularly the Japanese yen, US dollar, and euro — changes in economic conditions, and the timing of new game title releases. Konami also flags its ability to continue winning consumer acceptance in competitive markets as an ongoing risk, alongside regulatory developments and the integration of any future acquisitions. Investors may wish to monitor these factors as the company progresses through the second half of its financial year.