Koei Tecmo has updated its financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, citing strong fourth quarter performance from titles such as Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3.
The company now expects ordinary profit to increase by 50%, from ¥37 billion ($232.2 million) to ¥55.5 billion ($345.2 million), which was also driven by gains from investment activities.
Operating profit is projected to rise 16.1%, from ¥31 billion ($194.5 million) to ¥36 billion ($225.9 million). Net sales are expected to fall 4.9%, from ¥92 billion ($577.5 million) to ¥87.5 billion ($549.2 million).
“Due to the new titles launched in the fourth quarter and other titles exceeding initial plans, we have revised our consolidated earnings forecast for net sales and operating profit,” the company said.
“Additionally, due to significant gains in non-operating income and expenses resulting from active market management, we have revised our forecasts for ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of parent.”
“As a result, net sales, ordinary profit, and profit attributable to owners of parent are expected to reach record highs.”
Nioh 3 launched on February 6 and sold over one million copies across all platforms, making it the fastest-selling title in the series.
Pokémon Pokopia launched on March 5 and sold over 2.2 million copies within four days. Following its release, Nintendo’s share price rose by up to 10.5%, the largest increase since April 2025.
The Pokémon spin-off received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising the franchise’s debut in the life-sim genre. You can read our critical consensus here.
