Update shared on31 Aug 2025
Fair value Increased 2.99%The consensus price target for NEXON has increased to ¥3067, as analysts have marginally raised their future P/E and revenue growth forecasts.
What's in the News
- NEXON issued earnings guidance for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, projecting revenue of ¥349,351–¥359,898 million, operating profit of ¥112,039–¥120,463 million, and profit of ¥68,293–¥74,678 million.
- The company announced a Q2 dividend of JPY 15.00 per share, doubling the prior year’s payout of JPY 7.50 per share.
- NEXON initiated a new share repurchase program of up to 11,000,000 shares (1.37% of issued capital) for up to ¥25,000 million, expiring October 31, 2025.
- The company completed a prior buyback, repurchasing 22,467,100 shares (2.75% of shares) for ¥49,820.01 million.
- Tencent is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of NEXON, engaging with the family of the late founder that controls a 44.4% stake, though deal prospects remain uncertain.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for NEXON
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ¥2978 to ¥3067.
- The Future P/E for NEXON has risen slightly from 23.50x to 24.12x.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for NEXON has risen slightly from 4.8% per annum to 4.9% per annum.
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