Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Sony Group.
Research analysts who have asked questions during Sony Group earnings calls.
JA
Junya Ayada
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
5 questions for SONY
Also covers: HTHIY
RK
Ryosuke Katsura
SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
5 questions for SONY
Ms
Munakata san
Goldman Sachs
3 questions for SONY
N
Nakayama
Yomiuri Newspaper
3 questions for SONY
Os
Okazaki san
Nomura Securities
3 questions for SONY
Yasuo Nakane
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
3 questions for SONY
As
Ayada san
JPMorgan Securities
2 questions for SONY
Ks
Katsura san
SMBC Nikko Securities
2 questions for SONY
MH
Mikio Hirakawa
Bank of America
2 questions for SONY
Also covers: ATEYY, HTHIY, TOELY
MM
Minami Munakata
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2 questions for SONY
Also covers: YAHOY
Ns
Nakane san
Mizuho Securities
2 questions for SONY
S
Seno
Mainichi Shimbun
2 questions for SONY
U
Umegaki
Toyo Keizai
2 questions for SONY
Y
Yamamoto
Free Press
2 questions for SONY
Y
Yoshida
Nikkei
2 questions for SONY
YN
Yoshihiko Nakane
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.
2 questions for SONY
A
Ayata
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1 question for SONY
E
Ezawa
Citigroup Securities
1 question for SONY
Is
Iwato san
Nikkei Business
1 question for SONY
K
Katsura
SMBC Nikko
1 question for SONY
KE
Kota Ezawa
Citigroup Inc.
1 question for SONY
MO
Masahiro Ono
Morgan Stanley
1 question for SONY
MN
Mika Nishimura
Okasan Securities Co., Ltd.
1 question for SONY
MH
Mikio Hirakawa
BofA Securities
1 question for SONY
Also covers: ATEYY, HTHIY, TOELY
N
Narisawa
Asahi Shimbun
1 question for SONY
Ns
Nishida san
Freelance
1 question for SONY
N
Nishikata
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
1 question for SONY
TU
Taku Umegaki
Toyo Keizai Inc.
1 question for SONY
Tanaka
The Asahi Shimbun Company
1 question for SONY
Ts
Tanno san
NHK
1 question for SONY
T
Taruno
NHK
1 question for SONY
Ts
Toda san
Yomiuri Shimbun
1 question for SONY
Ys
Yoshida san
Nikkei Inc.
1 question for SONY
YY
Yukio Yoshida
Nikkei Inc.
1 question for SONY
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for SONY.
Sony Group Corporation Announces Q3 FY2025 Results and Upwardly Revises FY2025 Forecast
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Accounting Changes
- Sony Group Corporation reported strong Q3 FY2025 results for continuing operations, with sales increasing 1% year-on-year to 3,713.7 billion Yen and operating income rising 22% to 515.0 billion Yen. Net income attributable to stockholders grew 11% to 377.3 billion Yen, with diluted EPS at 62.82 yen.
- The company has upwardly revised its FY2025 forecast for continuing operations, now projecting sales of 12,300 billion Yen (+3% from November forecast) and operating income of 1,540 billion Yen (+8% from November forecast).
- The FY2025 forecast for net income attributable to stockholders was also increased by 8% to 1,130 billion Yen, and operating cash flow by 9% to 1,630 billion Yen.
- Sony plans a total dividend per share of 25 yen for FY2025, representing a 5 yen increase year-on-year. These results and forecasts reflect the reclassification of the Financial Services business as a discontinued operation from Q1 FY25, with the equity method applied from Q3 FY25, following a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc..
1 day ago
Sony Group Corporation Reports Q3 2026 Results and Fiscal Year 2026 Forecast
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Accounting Changes
- For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, continuing operations reported sales of 9,443,203 million Yen, an increase of 2.3% year-on-year, and operating income of 1,283,970 million Yen, up 21.0%. Net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders from continuing operations was 947,776 million Yen, with basic EPS of 158.27 Yen.
- Due to the partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI) effective October 1, 2025, the Financial Services business is classified as a discontinued operation. This resulted in a significant net loss from discontinued operations, leading to a consolidated net loss attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders of 409,735 million Yen and a basic loss per share of 68.42 Yen for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.
- For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Sony Group Corporation forecasts continuing operations sales of 12,300,000 million Yen (up 2.2%) and operating income of 1,540,000 million Yen (up 20.6%). Net income attributable to stockholders from continuing operations is projected to be 1,130,000 million Yen (up 5.9%).
- The full fiscal year 2026 forecast, including discontinued operations, anticipates a consolidated net loss attributable to Sony Group Corporation's stockholders of 230 billion yen.
- The company forecasts a total annual dividend per share of 25.00 Yen for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
1 day ago
Sony Raises Fiscal-Year Profit Forecast After Record Quarterly Performance
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Sony raised its fiscal-year operating profit forecast to ¥1.54 trillion after reporting a record third-quarter operating profit of ¥515 billion, an increase of 22%, on roughly ¥3.71 trillion in sales.
- The improvement was driven by gains in imaging and sensing, a stronger music business, and higher software and network-service revenue in gaming, despite PlayStation 5 unit sales falling 16% to 8 million.
- The spin-off of Sony's financial-services unit materially strengthened reported balance-sheet metrics, with equity attributable to Sony stockholders rising to ¥8.16 trillion and the equity ratio improving to 51.4%.
- Sony also expanded its share-buyback authorization and will book a valuation gain of approximately ¥45 billion from increasing its stake in Peanuts Holdings.
1 day ago
Sony Reports Record Q3 FY25 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Sony reported record-high Q3 FY25 (Q3 2026) sales of JPY 3,713.7 billion and operating income of JPY 515 billion, leading to an upward revision of its full-year FY25 sales forecast to JPY 12,300 billion and operating income forecast to JPY 1,540 billion.
- The I&SS segment achieved record Q3 sales and operating income, driven by increased volume and unit prices of mobile image sensors, resulting in an upward revision of its FY25 sales forecast to JPY 2,080 billion and operating income forecast to JPY 350 billion.
- In the G&NS segment, while Q3 hardware unit sales decreased, PlayStation Store software revenue reached a record high, and the PS5 cumulative selling units exceeded 92 million.
- Sony announced strategic moves including gaining 80% ownership of Peanuts Worldwide and signing an MOU with TCL for a joint venture in home entertainment, alongside increasing its share buyback facility by JPY 50 billion.
1 day ago
Sony Reports Record Q3 FY2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Forecasts
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
- Sony reported record-high Q3 FY2025 results, with sales increasing 1% to JPY 3,713.7 billion, operating income up 22% to JPY 515 billion, and net income up 11% to JPY 377.3 billion.
- The company upwardly revised its full-year FY2025 forecasts, projecting sales to reach JPY 12,300 billion (up 3%), operating income JPY 1,540 billion (up 8%), and net income JPY 1,130 billion (up 8%).
- Performance was notably strong in the I&SS segment, with Q3 sales increasing 21% and operating income 35% due to mobile image sensors, and the Music segment, which saw Q3 sales rise 13% and operating income 9%.
- Sony announced a strategic partnership with TCL to form a joint venture for its home entertainment business, encompassing TV and home audio, with a definitive agreement expected by the end of March.
- The company also expanded its share repurchase facility by JPY 50 billion, citing better-than-anticipated business results and cash flow.
1 day ago
Sony Reports Record Q3 FY 2025 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
SONY
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
- Sony Group reported record high Q3 FY 2025 sales of JPY 3,713.7 billion, operating income of JPY 515 billion, and net income of JPY 377.3 billion. This led to an upward revision of its full-year FY 2025 forecasts for sales (3% to JPY 12.3 trillion), operating income (8% to JPY 1.54 trillion), and net income (8% to JPY 1.13 trillion).
- The Game & Network Services (G&NS), Music, and Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) segments were key drivers, all achieving record high operating income for the quarter.
- The company increased its share repurchase facility from JPY 100 billion to JPY 150 billion.
- Strategic developments include gaining 80% ownership of Peanuts Worldwide and signing an MOU with TCL for a joint venture in its home entertainment business.
- PlayStation 5 (PS5) cumulative sales surpassed 92 million units, with a strategic focus on expanding software and network service revenue in the console's later lifecycle.
1 day ago
Sony Music, GIC Form $2-3B Music Catalog Joint Venture
SONY
New Projects/Investments
M&A
- Sony Music Group and Singapore’s sovereign-wealth fund GIC have established a joint venture to acquire music catalogs, with investment targets reported to be between over $1 billion and as much as $2–3 billion.
- Under the partnership, Sony will manage the acquired catalogs, overseeing distribution to streaming platforms and licensing for various media, while GIC will provide long-term capital and investment expertise. Sony Bank is also participating in this venture.
- This deal underscores the increasing institutional interest in music rights as a long-term asset class and is viewed by GIC as a strategic move to capitalize on streaming monetization, premiumization, and subscriber growth, especially in emerging markets.
Jan 29, 2026, 2:21 AM
Sony and TCL Sign MOU for Home Entertainment Joint Venture
SONY
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Sony Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, has signed a memorandum of understanding with TCL Electronics Holdings Limited for a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field.
- The partnership intends to form a joint venture where TCL will hold 51% and Sony will hold 49% of the shares, assuming Sony's home entertainment business.
- This new company will handle the full process from product development to customer service for products including televisions and home audio equipment, with operations expected to commence in April 2027.
- Definitive binding agreements are targeted for execution by the end of March 2026, and the financial impact on Sony Group Corporation is currently under evaluation.
Jan 20, 2026, 11:02 AM
Sony and TCL Sign Non-Binding MoU for TV Joint Venture
SONY
M&A
New Projects/Investments
- Sony and TCL have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to form a global joint venture for Sony’s television and home entertainment business.
- The proposed joint venture would see TCL owning 51% and Sony 49%, covering product development through manufacturing, sales, logistics, and customer service for TVs and home audio.
- The MOU includes an exclusivity clause preventing Sony from pursuing similar talks with other parties until the end of March 2026, with the aim to finalize definitive agreements by that time.
- Subject to agreements, regulatory approvals, and other conditions, the partners expect the joint venture to begin operations in April 2027.
Jan 20, 2026, 9:03 AM
Sony Group Corporation Reports December 2025 Share Buyback and Treasury Stock Activity
SONY
Share Buyback
- Sony Group Corporation concluded its share repurchase program approved on May 14, 2025, having repurchased 63,156,800 shares for 249,999,876,533 Yen by October 27, 2025.
- Under the new resolution approved on November 11, 2025, the company repurchased 4,741,700 shares totaling 19,591,246,660 Yen during December 2025.
- As of December 31, 2025, the November 2025 buyback program has seen 7,128,800 shares repurchased for 30,343,819,436 Yen, representing 20.37% of the maximum shares and 30.34% of the maximum amount.
- During December 2025, Sony disposed of 6,220,819 shares of treasury stock for 18,567,154,053 Yen, primarily due to the exercise of stock acquisition rights and delivery under Restricted Stock Units plans.
- The total number of treasury shares held by Sony Group Corporation as of December 31, 2025, was 181,736,972.
Jan 14, 2026, 4:19 PM
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