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Square Enix was formed through the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The merger aimed to broaden its game franchise portfolio, strengthen marketing capabilities, coordinate release schedules, combine in-house development resources, and rebuild the publishing business.

Square Enix was formed through the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The merger aimed to broaden its game franchise portfolio, strengthen marketing capabilities, coordinate release schedules, combine in-house development resources, and rebuild the publishing business.

Square Enix revenue and operating income grew 32.3% and 88.6% year over year, respectively, in the June quarter, driven by new console game and mobile game releases. Full-year guidance for revenue and operating income stays at JPY 298 billion and JPY 49 billion.

Square Enix was formed by the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The combination's key objectives were to expand the game franchise portfolio, reinforce marketing capabilities, coordinate game release schedules, combine in-house game development capabilities, and rebuild the publication business.

Square Enix’s fiscal 2025 (ended March 2026) sales fell 8%, but operating margin improved to 18.4% from 12.5%, driven by portfolio rationalization, restructuring in digital entertainment, and a one-off boost in merchandising revenue.

Square Enix was formed by the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The combination's key objectives were to expand the game franchise portfolio, reinforce marketing capabilities, coordinate game release schedules, combine in-house game development capabilities, and rebuild the publication business.

Square Enix was formed by the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The combination's key objectives were to expand the game franchise portfolio, reinforce marketing capabilities, coordinate game release schedules, combine in-house game development capabilities, and rebuild the publication business.

Square Enix's December-quarter revenue fell by 10% because of a weaker console lineup compared with last year, but operating income grew 57% thanks to cost control. Guidance for fiscal 2025 revenue remains at JPY 280 billion, but operating income is raised to JPY 49 billion (from JPY 41 billion).

Square Enix's September-quarter revenue declined by 14.9% but operating margin improved to 24.5% from 11.8% last year. 2025 guidance for revenue and operating income are maintained at JPY 280 billion and JPY 41 billion, respectively.

Square Enix was formed by the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The combination's key objectives were to expand the game franchise portfolio, reinforce marketing capabilities, coordinate game release schedules, combine in-house game development capabilities, and rebuild the publication business.

We have initiated coverage of Square Enix, a Japanese video game company most notable for its Final Fantasy (since 1987) and Dragon Quest (since 1986) franchises, which have released many popular games for console/PC, massively multiplayer online, and mobile.

Square Enix was formed by the merger of Square and Enix in 2003. The combination's key objectives were to expand the game franchise portfolio, reinforce marketing capabilities, coordinate game release schedules, combine in-house game development capabilities, and rebuild the publication business.