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Market · Japan · Mon 9 Nov · 3 min read · By Roland Cinco
Sega Sammy profit jumps 298.6% as gaming losses widen
What happened
Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings Inc reported net profit of JPY10.93 billion for the six months to 30 September 2026, up 298.6% year-on-year, GGRAsia reported.
According to the company’s 6 November filing, group net sales reached JPY212.58 billion for the April-to-September period, an increase of 5.7% from the prior-year period.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation rose 54.0% year-on-year to JPY24.58 billion over the same six months.
The gaming business recorded sales of nearly JPY16.36 billion, up 91.1% year-on-year, but reported an operating loss of JPY3.9 billion for the period.
In its accompanying presentation, the company said results exceeded expectations across all segments, existing gaming businesses performed steadily, and pachislot and pachinko sales were strong.
Gaming-machine sales across North America and Asia totalled 784 units during the six months, up 23.9% from 633 units in the comparable prior-year period.
The company attributed solid gaming-machine sales to growth in key series including Railroad Riches and Super Burst, and launched Bonanza Bros. Golden Heist in September.
Why it matters
Sources: GGRAsia
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