Bandai Namco's Gundam and Dragon Ball print money.

Published: 2026-08-28T04:34:07.576Z

Bandai Namco's Q1 FY2027 hit ¥328.5B in sales (+9.3% YoY) and ¥69.2B operating profit (+33.3% YoY), Gundam and Dragon Ball mint cash while growth slows elsewhere. Their profit surge proves you don't n

Why it matters: Bandai's golden IP just got pricier for anyone bidding on merch or licensing deals.

Source: https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/files/ir/financialstatements/pdf/en_20260806_Report_2.pdf

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