In its H1 financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (April–September 2026) released on October 29, Konami Group reported consolidated revenue of 308 billion yen (approx. 2.61 trillion won) and operating profit of 111.3 billion yen (approx. 940 billion won). These figures represent year-over-year increases of 37.0% and 73.1%, respectively, breaking all-time H1 records for both revenue and profit across all levels.
| 📒 | - Konami posts all-time H1 high with revenue up 37.0% and operating profit up 73.1% - Strong performance from eFootball and Yu-Gi-Oh!… Digital Entertainment revenue up 44.3% - Full-year consolidated revenue outlook raised 15.4%, operating profit outlook raised 35.0% |
The growth was led by the core Digital Entertainment segment. Covering video games and the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, H1 revenue for this segment reached 243.5 billion yen (approx. 2.06 trillion won), up 44.3% year-over-year, while business profit jumped 75.1% to 107.5 billion yen (approx. 910 billion won). Digital Entertainment revenue accounted for approximately 79% of the group's total consolidated revenue.
The long-term success of the flagship title 'eFootball' was particularly prominent. Konami explained that campaigns commemorating the 2026 World Cup, a major update in August, and new season opening events performed strongly. According to estimates for the Japanese mobile game market by market research firm Sensor Tower, 'eFootball' ranked first in in-app purchase revenue from January to July 2026, achieving its highest-ever monthly revenue since launch in July.
During the same period, new console and PC titles alongside Yu-Gi-Oh! merchandise were also introduced. In August, Konami launched 'Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2', which ported the 2008 title 'Metal Gear Solid 4' to other platforms for the first time, and in September released the new first-person psychological horror title 'Silent Hill: Townfall'. 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel' ran a campaign celebrating over 100 million cumulative downloads. Konami added that new trading card products prominently featuring cards of the anime's protagonist were also well received.
On the back of its strong H1 performance, Konami raised its full-year financial forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The full-year consolidated revenue forecast was revised upward by 15.4% from the previous 505 billion yen to 583 billion yen (approx. 4.94 trillion won), and the operating profit forecast was raised by 35.0% from 143 billion yen to 193 billion yen (approx. 1.63 trillion won). By segment, the revenue forecast for Digital Entertainment was increased from 372 billion yen to 450 billion yen, and its operating profit forecast was raised from 131 billion yen to 181 billion yen. Forecasts for other segments were maintained.
