Observed Signal · Aug 6, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: CNBC Technology · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Nintendo Q1 Profit, Revenue Beat Despite Switch 2 Slump
Nintendo reported fiscal first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, that beat analysts' estimates for revenue and net profit, while Switch 2 hardware sales declined sharply year-over-year. Revenue was 517.8 billion yen and net profit 147.4 billion yen, both above LSEG median expectations. The company kept its annual net sales forecast at 2.05 trillion yen and said it factored nearly 100 billion yen of higher component costs and tariffs into cost of sales. Nintendo highlighted strong software sales for titles such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokémon Pokopia, and noted a US price increase for Switch 2 effective Sept. 1.
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- Nintendo reported revenue of 517.8 billion yen for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2026, versus 444.96 billion yen expected (LSEG median).
- Nintendo reported net profit of 147.4 billion yen for the fiscal first quarter versus 78.30 billion yen expected (LSEG median).
- Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales fell 34.4% year-over-year to 3.82 million units; original Switch sales dropped 31.8% to 0.66 million units.
- Nintendo maintained its annual net sales forecast of 2.05 trillion yen for the year ending March 2027.
- The company said it factored nearly 100 billion yen impact from higher component (notably memory) prices and tariffs into its cost of sales.
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