Avex 2025 Revenues Near $1 Billion on Strength in Live Entertainment
Categoria: Musica
The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%.
Por Billboard | 15/05/2026
Japanaese publishing company Avex Inc. said on Friday (May 15) the company generated $971 million in revenue in its latest fiscal year, showing double-digit growth from the prior fiscal year delivered higher income from concerts by artists like XG . Revenue from Avex’s Music business, which includes Kehlani co-writer Kamal Wilson, Drake co-writer Elkan and Tate McRae co-writer Grant Boutin on its roster, was up 6.8% $810 million driven primarily by 17.4% growth in live-related revenue of $354 million. Revenue from Avex Music’s digital music distribution business also increased by 12.5% to $103 million on increased streaming. Related Q1 2026 Earnings: Here’s What Every Music Company Made (Updating) Backline Launches Mental Health Toolkit for Dance Music Community: 'Seeking Help Is Not Something to Be Ashamed Of' Fugees' Pras Michel Surrenders to Authorities to Begin 14-Year Prison Sentence, Vows to Appeal The company returned to profitability reversing a $12 million loss in fiscal 2024 to generate $27 million in operating profit in fiscal 2025, as the music group notched momentum-building wins like signing Bruno Mars to a global music publishing administration partnership starting this summer. In April, Avex announced plans to invest $100 million into music copyrights, companies and publishing catalog acquisitions over the coming 12 months. The company said it expects to generate $40 million in operating profit in fiscal 2026 amid these longterm investments. “Our FY2025 results reflect meaningful progress as we continue transforming Avex into a more globally integrated entertainment and intellectual property company,” said Katsumi Kuroiwa , CEO of Avex. “We are seeing strong momentum across recorded music, publishing, live entertainment, anime, and international rights management while continuing to strengthen the long-term earnings profile of the company. Our strategy remains focused on building world-class artists, creators, and intellectual property with a long-term global perspective.” Avex’s gross margin expanded to 28.5%, and net income attributable to shareholders improved more than 200% to $24 million.