Nintendo Company Statistics (2026): Revenue & Profit
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Nintendo is one of the most valuable and profitable companies in gaming. This page compiles its key financial statistics for 2026, in a year transformed by the Switch 2 launch.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- Nintendo’s FY2026 revenue nearly doubled to ¥2.3 trillion (~US$14.75 billion), up 98.6%.
- Net profit rose 52% to ¥424 billion (~US$2.7 billion).
- The surge was driven by the Switch 2 launch and its software.
- Nintendo leads the ranking of pure-play (games-focused) companies.
- The biggest overall gaming firms are Sony, Tencent and Microsoft/Xbox.
- Nintendo cleared US$5.1 billion in net sales through Holiday 2025 alone.
How Much Money Does Nintendo Make?
Nintendo’s fiscal year ending March 2026 was transformational: net sales nearly doubled to ¥2.3 trillion (around US$14.75 billion), a 98.6% jump, while net profit climbed 52% to ¥424 billion (~US$2.7 billion). The engine was the Switch 2 launch and its accompanying software — see our Nintendo Switch sales statistics.
| Metric | FY2026 |
|---|---|
| Net sales | ¥2.3 trillion (~$14.75B) |
| Year-on-year growth | +98.6% |
| Net profit | ¥424 billion (~$2.7B) |
| Profit growth | +52% |
| Holiday 2025 net sales | ~US$5.1 billion |
Where Nintendo Ranks
Among pure-play, games-focused companies, Nintendo currently leads. Looking across the whole industry, the largest players by game revenue are Tencent, Sony, Microsoft and NetEase — giants whose gaming arms are part of much bigger conglomerates. Roblox, by market cap, is another of the most valuable game-first companies.
Why It Matters
Nintendo’s near-doubling of revenue shows the outsized impact a single successful console launch can have. It also cements Nintendo’s unusual position: smaller than Sony or Tencent overall, but among the most profitable and beloved brands in the medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue does Nintendo make?
Nintendo’s FY2026 net sales nearly doubled to ¥2.3 trillion (~US$14.75 billion), up 98.6%, driven by the Switch 2 launch.
How much profit does Nintendo make?
Net profit rose 52% to ¥424 billion (~US$2.7 billion) in FY2026.
Is Nintendo the biggest gaming company?
Nintendo leads pure-play games companies, but the largest overall by revenue are Sony, Tencent and Microsoft, whose gaming arms sit within bigger conglomerates.
Why did Nintendo’s revenue nearly double?
The Switch 2 console launch and its software drove the FY2026 surge.
Methodology & Sourcing
Financial figures are from Nintendo’s investor-relations reporting for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with USD conversions approximate. Company-ranking figures are from Statista and Wikipedia’s largest-games-companies data. Rounded and updated each fiscal year.
Sources
- Nintendo Co., Ltd. — investor relations & financial results (FY2026)
- Statista — largest gaming companies
- Wikipedia — largest video game companies by revenue
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