Fuji Media’s First Operating Loss Shows Sponsor Exodus Is Still Hurting Japan TV
Fuji Media Holdings reported an 8.77 billion yen operating loss for the year ended March 2026, its first since 2008, after a sexual misconduct scandal hit TV ad revenue. Net sales rose 0.2% to 551.87 billion yen, while net income rebounded to 6.50 billion yen. Broadcast and media revenue fell 27.4%. The company forecasts a return to profit in fiscal 2027.