FY2026 First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results [Japanese GAAP]
February 6, 2026
Listed company name: CyberAgent, Inc. Listed stock exchange: TSE Prime Market Code No.: 4751 URL https://www.cyberagent.co.jp/en/ Representative: Representative Director, President Takahiro Yamauchi
Inquiries: Senior Managing Executive Officer Go Nakayama Tel +81-3-5459-0202
Dividend payment start date -
Preparation of Supplementary Materials for Financial Results: Yes Holding the briefing of financial results: Yes (streaming only)
(Amounts less than ¥1 million rounded down)
Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026
Consolidated results of operations (cumulative) (% = Year-on-Year Change.)
Net sales
Operating income
Ordinary income
Net income attributable to owners of parent
¥ million
%
¥ million
%
¥ million
%
¥ million
%
1Q FY2026
232,377
14.0
23,395
181.8
24,212
174.9
12,462
145.7
1Q FY2025
203,842
5.8
8,301
41.6
8,806
45.4
5,071
-
(Note) Comprehensive income 1Q FY2026 ¥ 14,786million (126.4%) 1Q FY2025 ¥ 6,532million (-%)
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
¥
¥
1Q FY2026
24.58
23.20
1Q FY2025
10.01
9.21
Consolidated financial position
Total assets
Equity
Shareholders' equity
Shareholders' equity ratio
¥ million
¥ million
¥ million
%
As of 1Q FY2026
524,692
267,484
182,653
34.8
As of FY2025
557,162
275,681
179,992
32.3
Dividends
Annual dividends
1Q
2Q
3Q
Year end
Total
FY2025 FY2026
¥
-
-
¥
0.00
¥
-
¥
17.00
¥
17.00
FY2026 (Forecast)
0.00
-
19.00
19.00
(Note) Revisions to most recent dividend forecast: None
Forecast of the Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026)
(% = Year-on-Year Change.)
Net sales | Operating | income | Ordinary | income | Net income attributable to owners of the parent | Basic earnings per share | |||
¥ million | % | ¥ million | % | ¥ million | % | ¥ million | % | ¥ | |
Full year | 880,000 | 0.7 | 50,000 | (30.3) | 50.000 | (30.3) | 25,000 | (21.1) | 49.30 |
~60,000 | ~(16.3) | ~60,000 | ~(16.4) | ~30,000 | ~(5.3) | ~59.16 | |||
(Note) Revisions to most recent forecast: None.
*Notes
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None (Changes in specified subsidiaries due to changes in the scope of consolidation)
New : -(Company name: -) Excluded : -(Company name: -)
Application of simplified accounting methods and/or special accounting methods: None
Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, restatements
Changes associated with revisions of accounting standards: None
Changes other than those included in i) : None
Changes in accounting estimates: None
Restatements: None
Number of shares issued
(1) Number of shares issued and outstanding at the end of period (including treasury stock) | |
1Q FY2026: 507,057,392 shares | FY2025: 506,779,600 shares |
(2) Number of shares of treasury stock issued and outstanding at the end of period | |
1Q FY2026: 1,107 shares | FY2025: 1,107 shares |
(3) Average number of shares during the period (cumulative quarterly period) | |
1Q FY2026: 506,810,030 shares | 1Q FY2025: 506,371,098 shares |
*Audit of quarterly consolidated financial statements attached: None
*Appropriate Use of Earnings Forecast and Other Matters
The forecast of performance is based on our expectations and assumptions as of the date the forecast was made. Our actual results could differ materially from those listed in this forecast because of various risks and uncertainties. For information related to the forecast indicated above, please refer to "1. Results of Operations (3) Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information" on page 2.
Table of Contents
Results of Operations 2
Overview of Results of Operations during the Period 2
Overview of Financial Position during the Period 2
Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information 2
Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Notes 3
Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income and Quarterly Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income 4
Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements 6
(Notes Regarding Segment Information) 6
(Notes Regarding Significant Changes in Shareholders' Equity) 7
(Notes Regarding the Going Concern Assumption) 7
(Notes to Statements of Cash Flows) 7
Results of Operations
Overview of Results of Operations during the Period
The CyberAgent Group is expanding its business around "ABEMA", a new TV of the future, which was launched in 2016. Recently, the IP business with a multimedia franchise strategy has been growing rapidly in Japan and worldwide. For this reason, the group is also working to strengthen its IP business which has a high affinity with "ABEMA".
As a result, during the cumulative consolidated first quarter, Media & IP Business and Game Business recorded significant increases in revenue and profit, and achieved a record high for the first quarter. Net sales grew 14.0% year on year to ¥232,377 million, and operating income amounted to ¥23,395 million (181.8% increase). Ordinary income amounted to ¥24,212 million (174.9% increase). Additionally, AbemaTV Inc., a consolidated subsidiary not subject to the group tax sharing system, reported its first quarterly operating income since its establishment in fiscal year 2015. Net income attributable to owners of parent amounted to ¥12,462 million (145.7% increase).
Earnings by business segments are discussed below.
Media & IP Business
The Media & IP Business includes "ABEMA, " "WINTICKET" and the Anime & IP Division, etc.
Net sales made up of multiple layers were strong and amounted to ¥62,617 million for the period, a 12.5% year-on-year increase. While making proactive content investments, operating income increased significantly by 246.1% to ¥4,900 million, driven by the consolidated subsidiary AbemaTV Inc., which turned profitable on a quarterly basis.
Internet Advertisement Business
The Group's Internet Advertisement Business includes the Internet Advertisement Division, and the AI Division, etc.
Due to the loss of a major client during the previous third quarter, Internet Advertisement Business recorded
¥114,642 million in net sales, 2.7% year on year decrease. Operating income was ¥4,379 million, a 27.2% year-on-year decrease.
Game Business
The Game Business includes Cygames, Inc., Applibot, Inc., QualiArts, Inc and Colorful Palette Inc., etc.
Due to the strong performance of existing titles and overseas expansion, net sales amount into ¥64,722 million, a 69.2% year-on-year increase. Owing to its high profitability, operating income was ¥17,675 million, a 427.2% year-on-year increase.
Investment Development Business
The Investment Development Business consists of the CyberAgent corporate venture capital business and the fund operations of CyberAgent Capital, Inc. The Investment Development Business recorded net sales of ¥209 million (55.1% year-on-year decrease) and operating loss of ¥552 million, compared to operating income of
¥85 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Explanation of Consolidated Financial Position
Total assets at the end of this consolidated first quarter have decreased by ¥32,470 million compared to the end of the previous fiscal year and amounted to ¥524,692 million. It is mainly due to a decrease in cash and deposits resulting from payments of corporate taxes and dividends, among other factors.
Total liabilities have decreased by ¥24,273 million compared to the end of previous fiscal year and amounted to
¥257,207 million. It is mainly due to a decrease in income tax payable resulting from income tax payment.
Equity has decreased by ¥8,197 million compared to the end of the previous fiscal year and amounted to ¥267,484 million. It is mainly due to a decrease in non-controlling interests owing to the dividend payment of consolidated subsidiaries.
Explanation of Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results and Other Forward-Looking Information
Forecast of FY2026 has not been revised from its original publication on November 14, 2025.
Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements and Key Notes
Quarterly Consolidated Balance Sheets
FY2025
(As of September 30, 2025)
(Unit: ¥ million) 1Q FY2026
(As of December 31, 2025)
Assets
Cash and deposits 229,849 189,158
Current assets
Trade notes and accounts receivable and contract assets | 88,514 | 93,322 |
Inventories | 10,304 | 8,913 |
Sales investment securities | 16,339 | 15,218 |
Other | 45,300 | 50,621 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (93) | (694) |
Total current assets | 390,215 | 356,539 |
Non-current assets | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 32,595 | 34,733 |
Intangible assets | ||
Goodwill | 13,894 | 13,853 |
Other | 42,869 | 45,163 |
Total intangible assets | 56,763 | 59,017 |
Investments and other assets | ||
Other | 78,420 | 74,759 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (871) | (392) |
Total investments and other assets | 77,549 | 74,366 |
Total non-current assets | 166,908 | 168,117 |
Deferred assets | 38 | 35 |
Total assets | 557,162 | 524,692 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities | ||
Trade accounts payable | 81,747 | 77,101 |
Income tax payable | 20,797 | 5,080 |
Short-term bank loans | 600 | 781 |
Other | 74,646 | 69,758 |
Total current liabilities | 177,791 | 152,722 |
Non-current liabilities | ||
Convertible bonds | 40,353 | 40,332 |
Long-term bank loans | 52,418 | 52,966 |
Provision for long service rewards for employees | 3,734 | 3,752 |
Asset retirement obligations | 2,668 | 2,670 |
Other | 4,514 | 4,763 |
Total non-current liabilities | 103,689 | 104,485 |
Total liabilities | 281,481 | 257,207 |
Net assets | ||
Shareholders' equity | ||
Common stock | 7,654 | 7,682 |
Capital surplus | 12,372 | 12,401 |
Retained earnings | 146,260 | 150,069 |
Treasury stock | (1) | (1) |
Total shareholders' equity | 166,285 | 170,151 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | ||
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities | 13,551 | 12,278 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 155 | 223 |
Total other comprehensive income | 13,707 | 12,502 |
Stock acquisition rights | 3,760 | 3,815 |
Non-controlling interests | 91,927 | 81,014 |
Total Equity | 275,681 | 267,484 |
Total liabilities and equity | 557,162 | 524,692 |
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income and Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income (Cumulative consolidated first quarter)
1Q FY2025
(October 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2024)
(Unit: ¥ million)
1Q FY2026
(October 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2025)
Net sales 203,842 232,377
Cost of sales 149,862 157,404
Gross profit 53,979 74,973
Selling, general and administrative expenses 45,678 51,578
Operating income 8,301 23,395
Interest income 103 137
Non-operating income
Equity in gains of associated companies accounted for by the equity method
-
96
Dividends income 182 166
Other 205 184
Foreign exchange gains 301 466
Non-operating expenses
Total non-operating income 793 1,051
Equity in losses of associated companies 35 -
Interest expenses 82 123
Total non-operating expenses 287 234
Other 168 111
Extraordinary income
Ordinary income 8,806 24,212
Other 10 -
Gain on sales of non-current assets 1,700 0
Extraordinary loss
Total extraordinary gain 1,711 0
Loss on valuation of investment securities - 100
Impairment loss 1,273 79
Total extraordinary loss 1,312 229
Other 38 50
Income taxes-current 2,621 4,973
Income before income taxes 9,206 23,982
Total income tax 3,210 8,000
Income taxes-deferred 588 3,026
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 923 3,519
Net income 5,995 15,982
Net income attributable to owners of the parent 5,071 12,462
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Cumulative consolidated first quarter)
(Unit: ¥ million)
1Q FY2025
(October 1, 2024 -
December 31, 2024)
1Q FY2026
(October 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2025)
Net income
5,995
15,982
Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale 467 (1,260)
securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
89
58
Share of other comprehensive income(loss)
of associated companies
(20)
7
Total other comprehensive income(loss)
536
(1,195)
Comprehensive income(loss)
6,532
14,786
(Comprehensive income attributable to)
Owners of the parent
5,475
11,257
Non-controlling interests
1,056
3,529
Notes to Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements (Note Regarding Segment Information)
Cumulative First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ended September 2025 (October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)
Sales and Income (Loss) by Reportable Segment
(Unit: ¥ million)
Reportable Segment
Reconsili ations*
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income
Media & IP
Business
Internet Advertise
ment Business
Game Business
Investment Develop
ment Business
Total
Net sales
Revenue from contracts with
customers**
52,165
113,035
38,176
465
203,842
-
203,842
Sales to external customers
Inter-segment sales or transfers
52,165
3,473
113,035
4,756
38,176
71
465
0
203,842
8,300
-
(8,300)
203,842
-
Total
55,638
117,792
38,247
465
212,143
(8,300)
203,842
Segment income (loss)
1,416
6,012
3,352
85
10,867
(2,566)
8,301
*Reconciliations of ¥ -2,566 million represent corporate general and administrative expenses not allocable to a reportable segment.
**The amount of revenue other than "Revenue from contracts with customers" is insignificant. The Company does not report it separately from "Revenue from contracts with customers".
Matters related to impairment loss of non-current assets, goodwill and other information in Reportable Segment (Significant impairment loss of non-current assets)
In the Game segment, the Company posted an extraordinary loss from impairment losses due to the lack of
expected revenues and cost reductions resulting from the decline in profitability of some services.
The amount of the impairment loss for the first quarter of the consolidated cumulative period is stated below.
(Unit: ¥ million)
Game 1,273
Total 1,273
(Significant change in the amount of goodwill)
No applicable items
(Significant gain from negative goodwill) No applicable items
Cumulative First Quarter of the Fiscal Year Ending September 2026 (October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)
Sales and Income (Loss) by Reportable Segment
(Unit: ¥ million)
Reportable Segment
Reconcili ations*
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income
Media & IP
Business
Internet Advertise
ment Business
Game Business
Investment Develop
ment Business
Total
Net sales
Revenue from contracts with
customers**
58,755
108,816
64,595
209
232,377
-
232,377
Sales to external customers
Inter-segment sales or transfers
58,755
3,862
108,816
5,825
64,595
126
209
-
232,377
9,813
-
(9,813)
232,377
-
Total
62,617
114,642
64,722
209
242,191
(9,813)
232,377
Segment income (loss)
4,900
4,379
17,675
(552)
26,403
(3,008)
23,395
*Reconciliations of ¥ -3,008 million represent corporate general and administrative expenses not allocable to a reportable segment.
**The amount of revenue other than "Revenue from contracts with customers" is insignificant. The Company does not report it separately from "Revenue from contracts with customers".
Matters related to impairment loss of non-current assets, goodwill and other information in Reportable Segment (Significant impairment loss of non-current assets)
No applicable items
(Significant change in the amount of goodwill)
No applicable items
(Significant gain from negative goodwill)
No applicable items
(Notes Regarding Significant Changes in Shareholders' Equity)
No applicable items.
(Notes Regarding the Going Concern Assumption)
No applicable items.
(Notes Regarding Statements of Cash Flows)
The consolidated statement of cash flow for the cumulative consolidated first quarter has not been prepared. Depreciation (including amortization of intangible assets, except for goodwill) and amortization of goodwill during the cumulative consolidated first quarter are stated below.
(Unit: ¥ million)
1Q FY2025 (October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024) | 1Q FY2026 (October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025) | |
Depreciation | 1,935 | 2,842 |
Amortization of goodwill | 213 | 209 |

