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Sony Group
(NYSE:SONY)
Sony Group (SONY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Sony Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Sony Group Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Breaks down revenue across different business units, highlighting which segments drive growth and profitability, and revealing strategic focus areas within Sony's diverse operations.
The FlySony Group Earnings Call Summary
Sony Group Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.14T | 12.96T | 13.02T | 10.97T | 9.92T | 9.00T |
| Gross Profit | 3.76T | 3.68T | 3.34T | 3.24T | 2.70T | 2.43T |
| EBITDA | 2.75T | 1.81T | 1.55T | 2.31T | 1.97T | 1.70T |
| Net Income | -230.22B | 1.14T | 970.57B | 1.01T | 882.18B | 1.03T |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 15.90T | 35.29T | 34.11T | 31.15T | 29.65T | 27.51T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.09T | 3.45T | 2.33T | 1.83T | 2.47T | 2.22T |
| Total Debt | 1.66T | 4.20T | 4.09T | 4.06T | 3.57T | 2.65T |
| Total Liabilities | 7.37T | 26.78T | 26.35T | 24.50T | 23.95T | 20.78T |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.17T | 8.18T | 7.59T | 6.60T | 5.65T | 6.68T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.74T | 1.67T | 749.27B | -298.94B | 792.55B | 662.29B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.14T | 2.32T | 1.37T | 314.69B | 1.23T | 1.14T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.90T | -930.12B | -818.89B | -1.05T | -728.78B | -563.91B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -624.29B | -298.24B | -210.71B | 84.30B | -336.58B | -338.53B |
Sony Group Technical Analysis
Sony Group Risk Analysis
Sony Group Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $4.00T | 34.43 | 152.02% | 0.38% | ― | ― | |
64 Neutral | $228.26M | 14.04 | 17.19% | ― | 6.43% | 196.68% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
56 Neutral | $129.66B | ― | 14.69% | 0.41% | -2.47% | 6.49% | |
56 Neutral | $1.79B | -88.25 | -3.85% | ― | -4.93% | -59.17% | |
50 Neutral | $4.94B | 23.32 | 3.97% | ― | -3.45% | 82.49% | |
47 Neutral | $128.35M | -1.08 | -91.95% | ― | -27.37% | 70.46% |
Sony Group Corporate Events
On February 5, 2026, Sony Group Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing modest top-line growth and stronger profitability from continuing operations following the spin-off of its Financial Services business. Sales from continuing operations rose 2.3% year-on-year to ¥9.44 trillion, while operating income increased 21.0% to ¥1.28 trillion and income before income taxes climbed 16.0% to ¥1.30 trillion; net income attributable to Sony’s stockholders from continuing operations grew 12.4% to ¥947.8 billion, with basic earnings per share of ¥158.27 calculated on a post-split basis. The company’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 showed total assets of ¥15.88 trillion and equity attributable to Sony stockholders of ¥8.16 trillion, with the equity ratio improving markedly to 51.4% from 23.2% at March 31, 2025, reflecting the deconsolidation of the Financial Services unit and a leaner asset base. While the spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. led to a large accounting loss from discontinued operations due to the reclassification of accumulated other comprehensive income, the treatment did not affect total equity, cash flows, or profit and loss from continuing operations, nor the amount available for dividends, underscoring that the core entertainment and electronics businesses delivered solid earnings momentum and a strengthened capital structure over the period.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $24.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
On February 5, 2026, Sony Group reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 for continuing operations, showing sales of ¥3.71 trillion, up 1% year on year, and a 22% rise in operating income to ¥515 billion, lifting the operating margin to 13.9%. Segment performance was mixed, with revenue declines in Game & Network Services, Pictures, and Entertainment, Technology & Services offset by strong growth in Imaging & Sensing Solutions and higher operating income in Corporate and elimination, including the realization of unrealized land gains related to the October 1, 2025 partial spin-off of its financial services unit Sony Financial Group Inc., which is now accounted for under the equity method. For the full fiscal year 2025, Sony raised its forecast for continuing operations, now expecting ¥12.3 trillion in sales, ¥1.54 trillion in operating income (including an estimated ¥50 billion negative impact from recent U.S. tariff policy), higher net income, and stronger operating cash flow, indicating improved profitability and resilience despite currency headwinds and weaker financial income and higher tax burden.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $24.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
On February 5, 2026, Sony Group Corporation announced that its board of directors has expanded an existing share repurchase facility originally approved on November 11, 2025, increasing the maximum number of common shares to be repurchased from 35 million to 55 million, and raising the total potential buyback amount from ¥100 billion to ¥150 billion. The repurchases, to be conducted via open-market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange through a discretionary trading contract between November 12, 2025 and May 14, 2026, are intended to improve capital efficiency and provide flexibility to balance strategic investment opportunities, Sony’s financial condition, and its share price; as of January 31, 2026, Sony had already repurchased about 12.1 million shares for roughly ¥50 billion, and it cautions that it may execute only part of the expanded program depending on market and investment conditions.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $24.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
Sony Group Corporation announced on February 5, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved a leadership change in its top executive ranks, reflecting governance continuity as it adjusts its senior management structure. Kenichiro Yoshida, currently serving as Director, Chairman, and Representative Corporate Executive Officer, is scheduled to retire from his role as Representative Corporate Executive Officer effective March 31, 2026, while remaining in his positions as Director and Chairman, a move that separates his representative executive responsibilities from his board leadership role and may signal a phased transition in operational leadership while maintaining strategic oversight and stability for stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $24.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
Sony disclosed that between January 1 and 31, 2026, it repurchased 4,971,600 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for ¥19.66 billion under the buyback plan authorized on November 11, 2025, lifting cumulative purchases to 12.1 million shares worth roughly ¥50 billion and leaving additional capacity through May 14, 2026. The ongoing buyback underscores management’s commitment to returning capital and may bolster per-share metrics, potentially supporting the stock as the company balances cash deployment with strategic flexibility.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $25.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
On January 20, 2026, Sony Corporation announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with TCL Electronics Holdings Limited to pursue a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field, centered on forming a global joint venture that would assume Sony’s home entertainment business. Under the proposed structure, TCL would hold 51% and Sony 49% of the new company, which is expected to oversee product development, design, manufacturing, sales, logistics and customer service for Sony-branded TVs and home audio equipment worldwide, with operations targeted to begin in April 2027 pending definitive agreements by March 2026 and regulatory approvals. The venture aims to combine Sony’s premium imaging and audio technologies, brand value and operational know-how with TCL’s advanced display capabilities, manufacturing scale and vertically integrated supply chain to capture growth in the expanding large-screen TV market and OTT-driven viewing trends, though Sony noted the financial impact on its consolidated results is still under evaluation and will depend on the final terms of the definitive agreements.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
Sony Group Corporation reported on January 14, 2026 the status of its share repurchase and treasury share disposition activities for the period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, reflecting ongoing capital management aimed at enhancing shareholder returns and optimizing its share structure. Under a May 14, 2025 board authorization for up to 100 million shares or ¥250 billion, Sony had already completed the program by October 27, 2025, having repurchased 63,156,800 shares for approximately ¥249.9999 billion; a separate buyback program approved on November 11, 2025 for up to 35 million shares or ¥100 billion progressed to 7,128,800 shares repurchased for about ¥30.34 billion as of December 31, 2025, including 4,741,700 shares bought in December for roughly ¥19.59 billion. During the same month, Sony disposed of 6,220,819 treasury shares with a book value of about ¥18.57 billion, mainly through exercises of stock acquisition rights and delivery of shares under restricted stock unit plans, while ending December 2025 with 181,736,972 treasury shares out of 6,149,810,645 shares issued, underscoring active use of treasury stock for employee and incentive programs alongside substantial buybacks that may influence earnings per share and capital structure for stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $30.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.
On January 7, 2026, Sony Group Corporation reported the status of its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board on November 11, 2025 under Japan’s Companies Act. During the period from December 1 to December 31, 2025, Sony bought back 4,741,700 shares of its common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange through open-market purchases based on a discretionary trading contract, for a total consideration of approximately ¥19.6 billion. As of December 31, 2025, cumulative repurchases under the current authorization totaled 7,128,800 shares for about ¥30.3 billion, against a maximum board-approved limit of up to 35 million shares and ¥100 billion through May 14, 2026, signaling continued capital return to shareholders and an effort to manage its capital structure and share value.
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.
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.
Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a significant share buyback program for the period from November 1 to November 30, 2025. During this period, the company repurchased 2,387,100 shares for a total of 10,752,572,776 yen, representing 6.82% of the authorized buyback. This move is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure. The ongoing buyback program, approved by the Board of Directors, allows for a maximum repurchase of 35 million shares by May 2026, indicating Sony’s commitment to returning value to shareholders and maintaining a strong market position.
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.
On December 3, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the status of its share repurchase program, which was approved by its Board of Directors on November 11, 2025. Between November 12 and November 30, 2025, Sony repurchased 2,387,100 shares of its common stock for a total of 10,752,572,776 yen through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This move is part of a broader strategy to repurchase up to 35 million shares, with a maximum expenditure of 100 billion yen, by May 14, 2026. The share repurchase is expected to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.
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.
On November 25, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the final terms for its stock acquisition rights, aimed at granting stock options to various corporate executives, employees, and directors. The announcement detailed allocations for the Fifty-Third and Fifty-Fourth Series of Stock Acquisition Rights, involving a total of 29,770 rights and the issuance of over 2.9 million shares of common stock. This move is part of Sony’s strategy to incentivize and retain key personnel across its corporate structure and subsidiaries, potentially impacting the company’s operational dynamics and shareholder value.
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.
On November 14, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the disposal of treasury shares upon the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of a stock compensation plan introduced in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. This plan aims to incentivize directors, corporate executive officers, and employees by aligning their economic interests with the company’s business performance. The disposal involves 4,863,087 shares through in-kind contributions and 16,268 shares through monetary payment, with a disposal price of 4,669 yen per share. This strategic move is expected to enhance Sony’s operational efficiency and strengthen its market positioning by motivating key personnel to contribute to the company’s success.
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.
On November 14, 2025, Sony Group Corporation filed its semi-annual securities report for the six months ended September 30, 2025, with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in Japan. This report highlights the company’s strategic initiatives and the challenges it faces in maintaining product quality, developing new technologies, and navigating competitive markets. The report also outlines potential risks such as changes in laws and regulations, reliance on external partners, and global economic conditions, which could impact Sony’s operations and market positioning.
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.
Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a significant share buyback program for the period from October 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. The company repurchased a total of 12,021,800 shares, amounting to approximately 52.7 billion yen, as part of a resolution approved by the Board of Directors in May 2025. This buyback is part of a larger initiative to repurchase up to 100 million shares, with the company having achieved 63.16% of this target as of the end of October 2025. The buyback is expected to enhance shareholder value and reflects Sony’s confidence in its financial health and future prospects.
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.
On November 11, 2025, Sony Group Corporation released its consolidated financial summary for the second quarter ending September 30, 2025. The company reported a 3.5% increase in sales to 5,729,522 million yen and a significant 20.4% rise in operating income to 768,929 million yen compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the company’s strategic spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc., which has been classified as a discontinued operation. The spin-off is expected to streamline Sony’s operations and focus more on its core businesses, potentially enhancing its industry positioning and shareholder value.
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.
On November 11, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced its Q2 FY2025 financial results, highlighting a 5% increase in sales and a 10% rise in operating income compared to the previous year. The company also executed a partial spin-off of its Financial Services business, classifying it as a discontinued operation. This strategic move is expected to impact Sony’s financial structure, with future profits from the Financial Services business being recorded under the equity method. The company has revised its FY2025 forecast upwards, anticipating an 8% increase in net income attributable to stockholders, reflecting strong performance in its Music and Imaging & Sensing Solutions segments.
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.
On November 11, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the establishment of a facility for the repurchase of up to 35 million shares of its common stock, valued at a maximum of 100 billion yen. This strategic move, approved by the Board of Directors, aims to enhance capital efficiency and manage stock dilution from compensation plans. The repurchase will occur between November 12, 2025, and May 14, 2026, through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This initiative reflects Sony’s focus on strategic investment opportunities and adapting to the business environment, potentially impacting its market positioning and shareholder value.
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.