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ORIENTAL LAND CO., LTD.

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ORIENTAL LAND CO., LTD.4661

Business

Oriental Land Co., Ltd. was established in 1960 and has operated in the Maihama area for over 40 years since the opening of Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. The Theme Park Business, centered on the operation of the two parks—Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea—accounts for over 80% of consolidated net sales and operating income, complemented by the Hotel Business, which operates the Disney Hotels, and the Other Business, which operates Ikspiari and the Disney Resort Line. Main customers include a broad range of domestic age groups, and inbound tourists are also increasing. Consolidated net sales for FY2026 (ending March 2026) reached a record high of ¥704,539 million.

Business Model

Under a license agreement with The Walt Disney Company (until 2051), the company leverages the Disney brand and intellectual property, combining four revenue sources: admission tickets (Attractions & Shows revenue), Merchandise Sales, Food & Beverage Sales, and hotel accommodations. Through value-added tickets and revenue management, the structure continuously raises revenue per guest, and in FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue per guest reached an all-time high level.

Company Strengths

The operating licenses for both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are valid through September 2051, with an additional extension clause allowing renewal in five-year increments up to five times. In addition, the company owns extensive land in the Maihama area near central Tokyo, forming an entry barrier that competitors cannot easily replicate in the short term.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company achieved year-on-year increases across all categories, with Attractions & Shows revenue of ¥289,547 million, Merchandise Sales revenue of ¥167,315 million, and Food & Beverage Sales revenue of ¥98,367 million, and per-guest sales reached an all-time high level. Value-added tickets and revenue management have continued to push up per-unit revenue.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Hotels segment recorded revenue of ¥119,049 million with a high operating margin of 30.9%. Full-year operation of Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel drove a 7.8% year-on-year increase in accommodation revenue. Integrated experience design combined with the Theme Park supports high occupancy rates and higher average room rates.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue reached a record high of ¥704,539 million, while operating income declined 2.1% year-on-year to ¥168,413 million. Increased personnel expenses, including the April 2025 wage revision, along with rising maintenance and system-related expenses, are pressuring profits. Continued cost-increase pressure going forward warrants attention as a challenge to profitability.

The cruise business, scheduled to launch in FY2028, involves a large-scale investment budget of approximately ¥330.0 billion. Fundraising has already begun, including the issuance of ¥100.0 billion in unsecured straight bonds in October 2025. A subsidiary, Oriental Land Cruise Co., Ltd., has also been established. However, risks of launch delays, cost overruns, and demand shortfalls remain significant, making this the largest source of uncertainty for investors.

Backed by the government's Tourism Nation Promotion Basic Plan and its strategy to expand inbound tourism as a favorable external environment, OLC positions overseas guests as a new customer base. An increase in the number of foreign visitors to Japan could help boost park attendance and room occupancy rates; however, this also depends on external factors such as conditions in the Middle East and currency fluctuations, requiring careful assessment of its sustainability.

Growth Strategy

Aiming for revenue of ¥1 trillion or more by FY2035 through continued Theme Park investment, Hotels expansion, and the new Cruise business

The company is advancing an attraction based on "Sugar Rush" (investment budget of approximately ¥29.5 billion) and a renewal of the area surrounding Space Mountain (investment budget of approximately ¥70.5 billion), both scheduled to open in 2027. Capital expenditure in the Theme Park segment for FY2026 (ending March 2026) reached ¥75,062 million, and development is progressing steadily.

Based on a license agreement with Disney Enterprises, Inc. (valid for 30 years from the date of commencement of service), the company is advancing the Cruise business with an investment budget of approximately ¥330.0 billion. In April 2026, the subsidiary "Oriental Land Cruise Co., Ltd." was established, and in October 2025, ¥100.0 billion in unsecured straight bonds were issued to begin fundraising.

As an interim financial target under the 2035 Long-Term Management Strategy, the company has set a goal of operating cash flow at the ¥300.0 billion level by FY2029. Operating cash flow for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥181,281 million, and continued revenue growth and cost management will be necessary to achieve the target.

This is the final financial target of the 2035 Long-Term Management Strategy announced in April 2025. Centered on the three pillars of Theme Park, Hotels, and Cruise, the company aims to achieve this target by capturing inbound demand and establishing new revenue models. Revenue for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥704,539 million.

The investment fund of "Oriental Land Innovations Co., Ltd." has been expanded from an initial ¥3.0 billion to ¥13.0 billion, with concentrated investment in the human resources, learning, and tourism industries. The company aims to create new value in the real operations domain and contribute to labor-saving and environmental initiatives in its existing businesses.

Last updated: July 19, 2026