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Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. (3851.JP)

Q3 2026
▲3

Nippon Ichi's new game sells well, lifting profit forecast and stock

  • New game 'Hono Kurashi no Niwa' sells over 100,000 copies The game released July 30 and quickly passed 100,000 domestic sales, showing strong player demand. This directly boosts revenue and profit, pushing the stock up as investors see a hit title.

    This is the core new product success driving the company's improved outlook.

  • Full-year profit forecast raised on strong game sales On August 28, the company raised its full-year earnings forecast for the year ending March 2027, saying sales and profit will beat previous estimates thanks to the new game. The stock hit limit-up and a year-high.

    This is the biggest new catalyst, directly changing the company's financial outlook.

  • New title 'Village in the Shade' announced for October 27 The company said its next game, Village in the Shade, will launch on October 27. A steady pipeline of new releases keeps investors optimistic about future sales and earnings growth.

    Shows a continuing product pipeline that supports future revenue.

August 2026
▲3

Nippon Ichi's new game sells well, lifting profit forecast and stock

  • New game 'Hono Kurashi no Niwa' sells over 100,000 copies The game released July 30 and quickly passed 100,000 domestic sales, showing strong player demand. This directly boosts revenue and profit, pushing the stock up as investors see a hit title.

    This is the core new product success driving the company's improved outlook.

  • Full-year profit forecast raised on strong game sales On August 28, the company raised its full-year earnings forecast for the year ending March 2027, saying sales and profit will beat previous estimates thanks to the new game. The stock hit limit-up and a year-high.

    This is the biggest new catalyst, directly changing the company's financial outlook.

  • New title 'Village in the Shade' announced for October 27 The company said its next game, Village in the Shade, will launch on October 27. A steady pipeline of new releases keeps investors optimistic about future sales and earnings growth.

    Shows a continuing product pipeline that supports future revenue.

Latest
▲3

Nippon Ichi's new game sells well, lifting profit forecast and stock

  • New game 'Hono Kurashi no Niwa' sells over 100,000 copies The game released July 30 and quickly passed 100,000 domestic sales, showing strong player demand. This directly boosts revenue and profit, pushing the stock up as investors see a hit title.

    This is the core new product success driving the company's improved outlook.

  • Full-year profit forecast raised on strong game sales On August 28, the company raised its full-year earnings forecast for the year ending March 2027, saying sales and profit will beat previous estimates thanks to the new game. The stock hit limit-up and a year-high.

    This is the biggest new catalyst, directly changing the company's financial outlook.

  • New title 'Village in the Shade' announced for October 27 The company said its next game, Village in the Shade, will launch on October 27. A steady pipeline of new releases keeps investors optimistic about future sales and earnings growth.

    Shows a continuing product pipeline that supports future revenue.

Capcom Co., Ltd. (9697.JP)

Q3 2026
▲4

Capcom's record Q1, new game hits, and Nikkei inclusion drive gains

  • Record Q1 earnings beat expectations Capcom reported a record first quarter with revenue up 54% and operating profit up 67%, beating market expectations by about 12 billion yen. This strong financial performance shows the company is growing faster than expected, which pushes the stock price up.

    This is the core financial result that directly drove the stock's sharp rise and limit-up move.

  • New game Onimusha sells 1 million on day one Capcom's new game Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million units on its first day, showing strong player demand. Successful new titles boost revenue and reassure investors that Capcom can keep making hit games, supporting a higher stock price.

    It demonstrates fresh demand for Capcom's products, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Added to Nikkei Stock Average index Capcom will join the Nikkei Stock Average on October 1, replacing Konica Minolta. Index funds that track the Nikkei must buy Capcom shares, creating automatic demand that can lift the stock price.

    Index inclusion is a concrete event that forces passive funds to buy the stock, directly affecting demand.

  • Share buyback and dividend signal confidence Capcom repurchased about 8 million shares for 31.6 billion yen and kept its annual dividend at 50 yen per share. Buybacks reduce the number of shares, which can raise earnings per share, and show management's confidence in the company's future.

    Buybacks and stable dividends are capital returns that support the stock price and investor confidence.

August 2026
▲4

Capcom's record Q1, new game hits, and Nikkei inclusion drive gains

  • Record Q1 earnings beat expectations Capcom reported a record first quarter with revenue up 54% and operating profit up 67%, beating market expectations by about 12 billion yen. This strong financial performance shows the company is growing faster than expected, which pushes the stock price up.

    This is the core financial result that directly drove the stock's sharp rise and limit-up move.

  • New game Onimusha sells 1 million on day one Capcom's new game Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million units on its first day, showing strong player demand. Successful new titles boost revenue and reassure investors that Capcom can keep making hit games, supporting a higher stock price.

    It demonstrates fresh demand for Capcom's products, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Added to Nikkei Stock Average index Capcom will join the Nikkei Stock Average on October 1, replacing Konica Minolta. Index funds that track the Nikkei must buy Capcom shares, creating automatic demand that can lift the stock price.

    Index inclusion is a concrete event that forces passive funds to buy the stock, directly affecting demand.

  • Share buyback and dividend signal confidence Capcom repurchased about 8 million shares for 31.6 billion yen and kept its annual dividend at 50 yen per share. Buybacks reduce the number of shares, which can raise earnings per share, and show management's confidence in the company's future.

    Buybacks and stable dividends are capital returns that support the stock price and investor confidence.

Latest
▲4

Capcom's record Q1, new game hits, and Nikkei inclusion drive gains

  • Record Q1 earnings beat expectations Capcom reported a record first quarter with revenue up 54% and operating profit up 67%, beating market expectations by about 12 billion yen. This strong financial performance shows the company is growing faster than expected, which pushes the stock price up.

    This is the core financial result that directly drove the stock's sharp rise and limit-up move.

  • New game Onimusha sells 1 million on day one Capcom's new game Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million units on its first day, showing strong player demand. Successful new titles boost revenue and reassure investors that Capcom can keep making hit games, supporting a higher stock price.

    It demonstrates fresh demand for Capcom's products, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Added to Nikkei Stock Average index Capcom will join the Nikkei Stock Average on October 1, replacing Konica Minolta. Index funds that track the Nikkei must buy Capcom shares, creating automatic demand that can lift the stock price.

    Index inclusion is a concrete event that forces passive funds to buy the stock, directly affecting demand.

  • Share buyback and dividend signal confidence Capcom repurchased about 8 million shares for 31.6 billion yen and kept its annual dividend at 50 yen per share. Buybacks reduce the number of shares, which can raise earnings per share, and show management's confidence in the company's future.

    Buybacks and stable dividends are capital returns that support the stock price and investor confidence.