This CY25 Q2 has been another tremendous quarter for the Japanese video game sector, driven by the release of the Switch 2. Analyst Pelham Smithers reviews the performance and offerings of the video game stocks PSA covers and delivers his updated rankings.
Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KIDZ / OTC:KDOZF) reported record FY2024 revenue of $14M, up 5% YoY, with Q4 surging 23% to $7M, the highest in company history. Gross margins rose to 54%, and EBITDA, EPS, and free cash flow turned positive, marking the first positive EPS since 2020. Stricter COPPA 2.0 regulations are expected to drive advertisers to Kidoz’s kid-friendly platform. Despite global ad spend concerns, Kidoz is modeled for 13% revenue growth in 2025, trading at a 28% discount to peers.
In the last month, Nintendo has unveiled the Switch 2 and has set the launch date [5 Jun] and the launch price [US$449.99], all the while handling tariff uncertainty. It has done a decent job on all fronts. The console is currently selling at a premium on ebay.co.uk and the games like Mario Kart World have got the thumbs-up from influencers and commentators. However, while we like the third-party element, which should boost the lifetime tie-ratio, we are uncertain over whether there is enough wo...
The US market has been good to Japanese game developers, so far, in 2025. Pelham Smithers updates us on what is performing well in the charts and what implications it has for the upcoming earnings season. Several companies have seen their shares rise April-to-date, so the FY25 outlook will be closely watched.
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