Shares of Nintendo (NTDOY -4.29%) hit an all-time high last month. It may not seem to make sense at first glance.
Nintendo is about to release its newest console, the Switch 2. It's the first major hardware release in more than eight years, but not everyone might want to make the "switch".
Nintendo's Switch 2 could reignite growth, with big expectations for sales growth in FY 2026 and beyond. FY 2025 challenges are expected, with profits dropping due to tough comps from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Free cash flow should remain solid, though the 75% ratio might dip slightly in the coming year.
Nintendo's shares rose sharply amid hopes for its upcoming Switch 2 console, the new version of its widely successful Switch console that was launched in 2017.
Nintendo (NTDOY 3.36%) stock has gone on quite a run in the last few months. Even with a recent drop in price due to tariff concerns, the stock is up 30% in the last six months in anticipation of the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Legacy media has had a rough time in the last decade. Stalwarts such as Walt Disney have struggled mightily versus modern technology competitors, with its stock only posting a 13% total return in the past 10 years.
Nintendo (NTDOY -6.67%) stock is losing ground in Friday's trading. The Japanese gaming giant's share price was up down 6.7% as of 2:15 p.m.
Shares of Nintendo (NTDOY 2.44%) (NTDO.F 4.87%) have surged 25% so far in 2025 and are sitting close to all-time highs. Investors are clearly optimistic about Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 launch.
It's been two years since I added shares of Nintendo (NTDOY -0.72%) to my portfolio. The Japanese gaming giant was trading near a three-year low at the time, but I felt that Nintendo was ready to start winning again.
David Gibson, Senior Research Analyst at MST Financial discusses the expected price point of Nintendo's Switch 2, and possible new features that will be revealed on April 2.
Nintendo reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter, as declining demand for its ageing Switch console weighed on revenue and profitability. The gaming giant posted a net profit of 128.53 billion yen ($862 million), a 6% decline year-on-year, falling short of market expectations.
Japanese video game giant Nintendo on Tuesday cut its annual net profit forecast after hardware and software sales for its Switch console fell in the first three quarters.