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Sony Group ( (SONY) ) has provided an announcement.
On December 19, 2025, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures Entertainment, both wholly owned by Sony Group, signed a definitive agreement with Canada’s WildBrain Ltd. to acquire WildBrain’s roughly 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC for C$630 million, subject to customary adjustments and regulatory approvals. Once completed, the deal will lift Sony’s indirect ownership in Peanuts Holdings to 80% (with the Schulz family retaining 20%), making Peanuts a consolidated Sony subsidiary led operationally by SMEJ in partnership with SPE and preserving the existing rights management structure via Peanuts Worldwide LLC. Sony expects to book a remeasurement gain in operating income when the transaction closes, reflecting the fair value uplift of its pre‑existing 39% stake, and aims to use its global entertainment and character‑business infrastructure to accelerate growth and enhance the long‑term value of the 75‑year‑old “PEANUTS” franchise for stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $34.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SONY Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SONY is a Outperform.
Sony’s overall stock score reflects strong financial performance and positive technical indicators, which are the most significant factors. The company’s robust profitability and stable balance sheet contribute positively, while technical analysis shows bullish momentum. However, the valuation score is moderate due to the lack of dividend yield and a fair P/E ratio. The absence of earnings call and corporate events data did not impact the score.
To see Spark’s full report on SONY stock, click here.
More about Sony Group
Sony Group Corporation is a global entertainment and technology conglomerate with major operations in music, film, gaming and electronics. Through subsidiaries Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., the group develops and distributes music, visual content, character IP, motion pictures and television, leveraging its worldwide network to build and monetize entertainment brands such as “PEANUTS” across media, consumer products and experiential businesses.
Average Trading Volume: 4,096,079
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $158.5B
For an in-depth examination of SONY stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.