It bears repeating thatNintendohas been the talk of the town as of late. Even as its Switch console reaches the tail-end of its life,Nintendohas continued to release quality titles on a regular basis to satisfy its hardcore fans. This means Nintendo has brought plenty of excitement even in the wake of rampant speculation and rumors regarding Nintendo’s next platform, which is assumed to be the Switch 2.
Nintendo is clearly reaping the rewards of this recent fervor, and shareholders seem to expect continued success. Recently,Nintendo’s stock increased to a new all-time recordof ¥9,578 JPY ($62.21). This is great news for the Big N and even better news for the fans, as this increase in stock price bodes well for the next platform, no matter when Nintendo is ready to announce it.
Nintendo’s Stock Price Increase Is Huge For Switch 2
Nintendo’s Stock Price Jumped In Part Because Of The Switch 2
Not only does Nintendo’s stock increase bode well for the Switch 2, but said increase is actually attributed tothe impending release of the new Nintendo console. While the stock price increase was partially the result of adjustments to Japanese taxes that increase spending power in the age 19-22 range, it was also attributed to the excitement surrounding the Switch 2. While Nintendo has been tight-lipped about the next platform, it seems investors are more than confident in Nintendo’s approach with it.
Already, investors are expecting that the Switch 2 will be the “clear winner” of the next console generation, with sales numbers expected to reach 15 million in 2025 and 80 million by 2028. This is fair to assume, as the Switch has sold so well that it’s recently surpassed the PlayStation 2 to become thehighest-selling video game console of all timein the United States. It appears investors are expecting the Switch 2 to build on that momentum and become another cultural phenomenon.
Nintendo’s Stock Rise Is Proof Of Switch’s Growth
Still, it should be said that this is a massive jump in stock prices for Nintendo. Most certainly, the publisher does see stock jumps in the immediate moments before the announcement (and launch) of consoles, but Nintendo’s previous record-high stock price came all the way back in 2007. That price steadily declined as Nintendo ran into trouble with the end of the Wii’s life, the start of the 3DS’s life, andthe Wii U’s entire life.
Such a jaw-dropping increase since its low point in the mid-2010s is thanks in no small part to the success Nintendo has had with the current Switch system. The publisher has bounced back from some of its questionable decision-making from the Wii U era and has steadily delivered a massive library of quality first-party titles. As Nintendo has picked itself up in a major way, it looks like the good times willkeep on rolling with the Switch 2.
Such a jaw-dropping increase since its low point in the mid-2010s is thanks in no small part to the success Nintendo has had with the current Switch system.
Nintendo’s Stock Price Indicates Faith In 2025 Lineup
Nintendo’s stock price increase also bodes well for its future library of first-party games, which has some rather noteworthy titles to look forward to in 2025. Between exciting games likePokemon Legends: Z-Aandthe massively anticipatedMetroid Prime 4: Beyond, the Big N is bringing some heavy hitters to its 2025 lineup. That lineup should only increase more as Nintendo readies the Switch 2’s launch lineup.
More than ever, excitement is in the air for Nintendo, which has had one of its most incredible runs of success with the Nintendo Switch. Investors clearly like what they are seeing out of Nintendo’s releases, and the recent record-high stock price indicates a lot of faith in the company’s next platform. With a proper announcement on the horizon, Nintendo will surely keep that momentum alive as we enter the next generation.
