Nintendo reports a jump in profit on popularity of its Switch 2

Japan TodayIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

Nintendo reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits, rising 53.5% to 147.4 billion yen ($933 million) driven by the success of the Super Mario movie and strong demand for the Switch 2 console. Despite a 9.5% decline in quarterly sales to 517.8 billion yen ($3.3 billion), the company remains optimistic about future performance. Nintendo forecasts a 27% decrease in annual profit to 310 billion yen ($2 billion) but expects a 23% rise in game software sales to 60 million units. The Switch 2 has sold 3.82 million units globally, while older Switch models continue to perform well. The company plans to release new games like 'Splatoon Raiders' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,' aiming to sustain growth. Nintendo shares rose 2.9% in Tokyo trading following the earnings report.

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The Japan TimesIndependentCenter19 hr. ago

SoftBank, a major Japanese technology investor based in Tokyo, reported a net income of ¥347.3 billion for its fiscal first quarter, which was an 18% decrease from previous figures. This result exceeded market estimates of around ¥166 billion. The company attributed this performance to gains in its chip investments, which offset slower growth in artificial intelligence-related ventures.

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