Sony Corporation (JP:6758)
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,423.00
▲(0.82% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/12/26
The score is mainly supported by decent underlying financial quality (improving balance sheet and generally solid cash generation), but it is held back by a recent net loss and uneven free cash flow. Technicals are also weak with bearish momentum and the price below longer-term moving averages, while valuation is pressured by negative earnings and only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Diversified, multi‑segment business model
Sony's revenue is spread across gaming, music, film, sensors, electronics and financial services, reducing single‑market exposure. This multi‑modal cash flow mix supports resilience through cycle shifts, stabilizes earnings sources, and enables cross‑segment monetization over years.
Negative Factors
2026 net loss and profitability volatility
A swing to a net loss in 2026 signals earnings volatility that can erode stakeholder confidence and constrain strategic spending. Persistent swings reduce predictability of returns on capital and complicate multi‑year planning for content investment and hardware cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified, multi‑segment business model
Sony's revenue is spread across gaming, music, film, sensors, electronics and financial services, reducing single‑market exposure. This multi‑modal cash flow mix supports resilience through cycle shifts, stabilizes earnings sources, and enables cross‑segment monetization over years.
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Sony (6758) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥21.54T
Dividend Yield0.55%
Average Volume (3M)13.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.23
Revenue Growth-3.68%
EPS Growth-129.40%
CountryJP
Employees113,000
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryConsumer Electronics
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-55.42
Shares Outstanding6,149,810,500
10 Day Avg. Volume16,858,589
30 Day Avg. Volume13,043,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)2.36
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio12.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,408.00Price Target Upside29.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)207.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥12.73T
Sony Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for the consumer, professional, and industrial markets in Japan, the United States, Europe, China, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. ...
How the Company Makes Money
Sony makes money through multiple operating segments with distinct revenue models: (1) Game & Network Services: Revenue is generated from selling PlayStation consoles and accessories, first-party and third-party game software (physical and digital...
Sony Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 08, 2026
(Q4-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call revealed a strong financial performance with record highs in several segments, such as Game and Network Services and Music. However, the potential impact of U.S. tariffs and challenges in the Pictures and Financial Services segments present significant concerns.Positive Updates
Record High Financial Performance
Consolidated sales excluding the Financial Service segment for FY '24 reached ¥12,043.9 billion, and operating income was ¥1,276.6 billion, both record highs.
Negative Updates
Potential Impact of U.S. Tariffs
The U.S. tariffs are expected to impact profitability by approximately ¥100 billion, affecting the G&NS, ET&S, and I&SS segments.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record High Financial Performance
Consolidated sales excluding the Financial Service segment for FY '24 reached ¥12,043.9 billion, and operating income was ¥1,276.6 billion, both record highs.
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Company Guidance
During the Sony Group Corporation's Corporate Strategy and Earnings Announcement Presentation for 2025, several key metrics and strategic directions were highlighted. Sony's consolidated sales excluding the Financial Service segment for FY '24 reached ¥12,043.9 billion, with an operating income of ¥1,276.6 billion, marking record highs for the company. Including the Financial Service segment, consolidated sales were ¥12,957.1 billion, with an operating income of ¥1,407.2 billion and a net income of ¥1,141.6 billion. The entertainment business accounted for 61% of Sony's consolidated sales, demonstrating its resilience during economic downturns. For FY '25, the forecasted sales are ¥11,700 billion with an operating income of ¥1,380 billion. The company is also focusing on increasing average revenue per user (ARPU) through the PlayStation Store. The Music segment saw sales of ¥1,842.6 billion and operating income of ¥357.3 billion, both of which were record highs. Sony expects stable growth in the Pictures segment, with forecasted sales of ¥1,500 trillion and an operating income of ¥125 billion. Anime is projected to be a significant growth driver, with the market size expected to grow at a high single-digit CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The Imaging & Sensing Solutions segment anticipates growth in sales and profit due to an expansion of mobile sensor sizes. Sony announced a strategic focus on leveraging its diverse business portfolio and cross-company collaborations to drive future growth.Sony Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 12.48T | 12.96T | 13.02T | 10.97T | 9.92T |
| Gross Profit | 3.84T | 3.66T | 3.33T | 3.24T | 2.70T |
| EBITDA | 2.73T | 2.67T | 2.45T | 2.31T | 1.97T |
| Net Income | -326.87B | 1.14T | 970.57B | 1.01T | 882.18B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 15.68T | 35.29T | 34.11T | 31.15T | 29.65T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.21T | 3.45T | 2.33T | 1.83T | 2.47T |
| Total Debt | 1.67T | 4.20T | 4.09T | 4.06T | 3.57T |
| Total Liabilities | 7.17T | 26.78T | 26.35T | 24.50T | 23.95T |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.12T | 8.18T | 7.59T | 6.60T | 5.65T |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.49T | 1.67T | 749.27B | -298.94B | 792.55B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.95T | 2.32T | 1.37T | 314.69B | 1.23T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.95T | -930.12B | -818.89B | -1.05T | -728.78B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -861.20B | -298.24B | -210.71B | 84.30B | -336.58B |
Sony Technical Analysis
Negative
3395.00
Price Trends
3352.20
Positive
3473.74
Negative
3809.76
Negative
Market Momentum
60.35
Positive
50.23
Neutral
30.72
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6758, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3395 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3428.25, above the 50-day MA of 3352.20, and below the 200-day MA of 3809.76, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 60.35 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 50.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 30.72 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:6758.
Sony Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥4.41T | 32.60 | 1.37% | 2.29% | 2.77% | 500.36% | |
73 Outperform | ¥392.02B | 21.74 | 5.53% | 3.55% | 5.54% | 128.65% | |
66 Neutral | ¥167.68B | 9.71 | 13.53% | 1.34% | -3.63% | -14.77% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
59 Neutral | ¥8.33T | 44.23 | 4.25% | 1.99% | -4.84% | -48.25% | |
53 Neutral | ¥21.54T | -64.19 | 14.45% | 0.55% | -3.68% | -129.40% | |
48 Neutral | ¥396.11B | 8.52 | ― | ― | -12.38% | 31.41% |
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