Nintendo shares climbed after strong sales of Pokemon Pokopia and plans to launch Switch consoles in Indonesia boosted investor optimism over future growth.
Pokemon Pokopia Drives Investor Confidence
Nintendo Co shares gained after the company announced that Pokemon Pokopia had surpassed 5 million units in global physical and digital sales just over four months after its March 5 launch.
The life-simulation game, available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2, allows players to control a Ditto character while building and restoring a virtual world. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company also released the first part of a paid expansion pass, with additional content planned for late 2026 and 2027.
Nintendo Expands Into Indonesia
Nintendo is also preparing to officially launch its Switch and Switch 2 consoles in Indonesia in December, marking the company’s first official console launch in the Southeast Asian market.
A subsidiary of Salim Group will distribute the consoles, while Nintendo will work with the company to establish an official repair centre and customer service operations.
Shares Gain on Growth Outlook
Nintendo shares rose 6.6% to ¥8,875 after investors responded positively to the strong Pokemon Pokopia sales performance and the company’s expansion plans.
The stock has also benefited from improving profitability. Nintendo’s recent Q1 FY27 results showed revenue declined slightly year over year, but operating profit increased approximately 150% and net profit rose around 54%, supported by tariff refund benefits and strong software sales.
Analysts Maintain Positive View
Analyst sentiment remains positive, with consensus rating Nintendo as a “Buy” and an average 12-month price target of ¥10,172.
The combination of stronger software performance, improving margins, and new geographic opportunities has strengthened investor confidence in Nintendo’s growth outlook.
