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May 11, 2026

Shift Up Corp 1Q26 Review

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Shift Up delivered a solid 1Q26 revenue beat driven by Stellar Blade and Nikke, though Operating Profit was dampened by employee incentives. The firm maintains a Neutral rating as it awaits clearer visibility on the next pipeline's launch window.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Shift Up reported a 1Q revenue beat (W47bn, +12% YoY) but an Operating Profit miss (W22bn, -18% YoY) due to high incentive payouts.
  • 2.The Stellar Blade sequel will transition to a first-party service model, giving Shift Up more control over monetization and strategy versus the previous Sony-published model.
  • 3.Development for Project SPIRITS and the Stellar Blade sequel remains on track, with more details expected later in 2026.

Table of Contents

  • 1Q26 earnings review
  • Summary of Q&A
  • Earnings revision
  • Valuation and risks
  • Price Target Risks and Methodology - SHIFT UP Corp.
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures

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