Nintendo Co. unveiled ambitious financial targets for fiscal 2026, projecting revenue of ¥1.9 trillion ($13.6 billion) — a 63% increase — as the gaming giant banks on its Switch 2 console to revive growth following years of declining sales.
The Kyoto-based company expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 units and 45 million software titles in the fiscal year ending March 2026, according to Thursday’s earnings report. The successor to Nintendo’s blockbuster Switch launches June 5 at $449.99, significantly higher than the original’s $299 debut price.
However, the optimistic forecasts face immediate challenges from President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Nintendo postponed U.S. preorders for the Switch 2 to assess potential tariff impacts, highlighting uncertainty in its largest overseas market. The company’s manufacturing bases in Vietnam and China face new duties of 46% and over 50% respectively.
Nintendo expects operating profit to rise 13% to ¥320 billion ($2.3 billion), though these projections assume current tariff rates remain unchanged throughout the fiscal year. The company acknowledged that changes to tariff conditions could affect financial performance.
Meanwhile, original Switch sales are projected to plummet 58% to just 4.5 million units as consumers await the upgraded model. The aging console has sold over 152 million units since 2017, making it Nintendo’s second-best seller behind the DS handheld.
