Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) reported revenue of £104.8 million for FY26, an increase of 16%, while operating profit rose to £25.0 million from approximately half that level in the previous year.
Adjusted operating profit increased 62% to £21.4 million. The video game developer ended the financial year with cash of £44.0 million after conducting share buybacks during the period.
Frontier said its cash balance subsequently increased to £51.4 million by August and announced a £5.0 million special dividend.
The company attributed FY26 performance to Jurassic World Evolution 3 and continued contributions from its Planet Coaster and Planet Zoo franchises.
Frontier also outlined its upcoming game release schedule. Planet Zoo 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Deathwatch are planned for FY27, while a new Planet creative management simulation title based on Frontier’s own intellectual property is scheduled for FY28.
The company is targeting the release of one new creative management simulation game each year as part of its longer-term development strategy. Its future pipeline also includes projects associated with a new licensing agreement with Disney.
Frontier announced leadership changes alongside its results, with Jo Cooke becoming chief executive officer and founder David Braben moving to a non-executive role.
More about Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments plc is a Cambridge-based developer and publisher of video games.
The company develops creative management simulation titles, with franchises including Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo and Jurassic World Evolution. Its games are developed using Frontier’s proprietary COBRA technology.
Frontier’s business model includes new game releases, additional content and sales from its existing catalogue of titles.
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