Capcom shares continue to rise on strong 'Resident Evil: Requiem' sales, full-year results to exceed guidance

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Tue Apr 28, 2026 10:23 am JST Catalyst

CAPCOM CO., LTD. <9697> shares continued to rise. After the close of trading on the 27th, the company announced that its consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 are expected to exceed previous guidance, with revenue reaching 195.3 billion yen (up 15.2% year-on-year) versus the prior forecast of 190.0 billion yen, and net income reaching 54.5 billion yen (up 12.5% year-on-year) versus the prior forecast of 51.0 billion yen. Additionally, the company raised its year-end dividend forecast for the previous fiscal year by 5 yen to 25 yen, which was positively received by the market. The latest series installment 'Resident Evil: Requiem,' released in the fourth quarter (January-March), performed strongly both domestically and internationally. Repeat titles in the company's flagship series also gained steady popularity, driving sales expansion. The amusement facility and equipment business also performed well. The full-year dividend forecast for the previous fiscal year is 45 yen, an increase of 5 yen from the previous year.

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