Konami Group Corporation (LSE: KNM), the Tokyo-headquartered entertainment and gaming conglomerate, reported a sharp acceleration in first-half earnings for the six months ended 30 September 2026, with revenue climbing 37.0% year-on-year to ¥307,975 million. Business profit surged 72.2% to ¥112,088 million over the same period, while profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 70.5% to ¥79,238 million. The strong interim results were accompanied by upgraded full-year guidance and a higher interim dividend, giving investors two clear signals of management confidence heading into the second half.

Key Points

  • Konami Group Corporation (LSE: KNM; TSE: 9766), listed on both the Tokyo Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange
  • First-half revenue reached ¥307,975 million, up 37.0% from ¥224,839 million in the prior-year period
  • Full-year FY2027 revenue forecast set at ¥583,000 million; profit attributable to owners of the parent forecast at ¥135,000 million, up 35.0% year-on-year; annual dividend forecast raised to ¥299.00 per share
  • Investors may watch for the year-end dividend record date, second-half trading updates, and any further revision to FY2027 earnings forecasts

Konami's First-Half Earnings Per Share Nearly Double Year-on-Year to ¥584.54

Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent reached ¥584.54 for the six months ended 30 September 2026, compared with ¥342.92 for the equivalent period a year earlier — a gain of approximately 70%. Operating profit for the half rose 73.1% to ¥111,264 million, while profit before income taxes climbed 73.1% to ¥112,896 million. Total comprehensive income for the period was ¥77,361 million, representing 64.7% growth compared with ¥46,980 million in the prior-year half. These figures reflect continued strong momentum across Konami's diversified entertainment operations, which span Digital Entertainment, Arcade Games, Gaming and Systems, and Sports businesses globally.

Konami Group's Total Assets Grow to ¥813,107 Million with Equity Ratio Rising to 76.6%

The consolidated balance sheet as at 30 September 2026 showed total assets of ¥813,107 million, up from ¥748,765 million at 31 March 2026. Total equity attributable to owners of the parent stood at ¥623,120 million, with the equity ratio improving to 76.6% from 75.4% six months earlier. The company maintained its total issued share count at 143,500,000 shares, with treasury shares of 7,943,667. The strengthening balance sheet position reflects accumulated retained earnings and supports the group's ability to sustain progressive dividend payments and investment in new game titles and international expansion.

Konami Raises FY2027 Annual Dividend Forecast to ¥299.00 Per Share Ahead of November Payment

Konami confirmed an interim dividend of ¥112.00 per share for the second quarter of the year ending 31 March 2027, with payment commencing 19 November 2026. The updated full-year dividend forecast stands at ¥299.00 per share, comprising the ¥112.00 interim payment and a forecast year-end dividend of ¥187.00. This compares with a total dividend of ¥221.50 per share for the year ended 31 March 2026, representing a significant uplift. The announcement confirms that Konami revised its dividend forecast during the three months ended 30 September 2026, in line with its upgraded earnings expectations for FY2027.

Konami Lifts Full-Year Revenue Target to ¥583,000 Million as Business Profit Forecast Jumps 39.3%

For the full year ending 31 March 2027, Konami now targets revenue of ¥583,000 million, an 18.1% increase on the prior financial year. Business profit is forecast at ¥200,000 million, up 39.3%, while operating profit is projected at ¥193,000 million, a 42.0% rise. Profit attributable to owners of the parent is guided at ¥135,000 million, yielding forecast basic earnings per share of ¥995.90. Konami noted that these forecasts were revised during the September quarter. Key risks cited include currency fluctuations, competitive pressures in gaming markets, the timing of new title releases, and regulatory changes across international markets.