Nintendo H1 operating profit rises 49.1% supported by new titles including Splatoon Raiders
Nintendo reported a 12.1% decrease in net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2026, primarily due to reduced hardware sales. Read more
Nintendo's first-half operating profit surged 49.1% to ¥216.5 billion ($1.3 billion), driven by strong software sales despite a 12.1% drop in net sales. The decline in sales was mainly due to lower hardware sales, particularly for the Switch 2, which saw a 37.4% drop to 6.49 million units. However, the release of new titles like Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave helped maintain sales.
The company also benefited from a first-quarter US tariff refund, which reduced costs rather than increasing prices for consumers. Software unit sales rose 18.8% to 24.49 million units, with digital sales making up 60.7% of the total. The Switch 2 OLED model led sales, followed by the OG Switch and Lite versions. Nintendo aims to boost the Switch 2's installed base by promoting existing and new titles, with upcoming releases including Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, and Metroid Ravenous in January 2027.
Despite the decline in hardware sales, Nintendo remains committed to expanding software sales and engaging its user base.
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