Nintendo Stock Soars as Pokémon Pokopia Surpasses 5 Million Sales
Nintendo's stock surged on Friday following the announcement that global sales of Pokémon Pokopia have exceeded 5 million units, combining physical and digital copies. The game, which launched on March 5, achieved this milestone in just over four months. By the close of trading, shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange had climbed 6.6%, positioning the stock for a weekly gain of 10.3%. This sales figure underscores the commercial success of the latest Pokémon title and its positive impact on Nintendo's financial performance.
Key facts
- Pokémon Pokopia surpassed 5 million units in global sales
- Sales include both physical and digital versions
- Game launched on March 5
- Sales milestone reached in just over four months
- Nintendo stock rose 6.6% on Friday
- Stock on track for weekly advance of 10.3%
- Shares traded on Tokyo Stock Exchange
- Announcement made on Friday
Entities
Institutions
- Nintendo
- The Pokémon Company
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan
Sources
- Quartz —