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Sony Group
(NYSE:SONY)
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Sony Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
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Breaks down revenue across different business units, highlighting which segments drive growth and profitability, and revealing strategic focus areas within Sony's diverse operations.
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Sony Group Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.57T | 12.96T | 13.02T | 13.02T | 13.02T | 13.02T |
| Gross Profit | 3.70T | 3.66T | 3.33T | 3.33T | 3.33T | 3.33T |
| EBITDA | 2.75T | 2.67T | 2.45T | 2.45T | 2.45T | 2.45T |
| Net Income | 1.15T | 1.14T | 970.57B | 970.57B | 970.57B | 970.57B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 35.13T | 35.29T | 34.11T | 34.11T | 34.11T | 34.11T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.63T | 3.45T | 2.33T | 2.33T | 2.33T | 2.33T |
| Total Debt | 1.61T | 4.20T | 4.09T | 4.09T | 4.09T | 4.09T |
| Total Liabilities | 26.55T | 26.78T | 26.35T | 26.35T | 26.35T | 26.35T |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.30T | 8.18T | 7.59T | 7.59T | 7.59T | 7.59T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.97T | 1.67T | 749.27B | 749.27B | 749.27B | 749.27B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.53T | 2.32T | 1.37T | 1.37T | 1.37T | 1.37T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -744.32B | -930.12B | -818.89B | -818.89B | -818.89B | -818.89B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -512.39B | -298.24B | -210.71B | -210.71B | -210.71B | -210.71B |
Sony Group Technical Analysis
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Sony Group Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ― | $175.52B | 22.57 | 14.70% | 0.34% | -4.41% | 18.04% | |
| ― | $3.90T | 39.95 | 149.81% | 0.38% | 5.97% | 0.15% | |
| ― | $338.50M | 18.23 | 17.97% | ― | 24.09% | ― | |
| ― | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
| ― | $2.10B | ― | -17.69% | ― | -10.02% | -385.04% | |
| ― | $4.80B | ― | -9.31% | ― | 3.97% | 72.99% | |
| ― | $340.94M | ― | -76.81% | ― | -19.83% | 73.22% |
Sony Group Corporate Events
Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a share buyback program for the period from September 1 to September 30, 2025, with a total of 5,572,800 shares repurchased at a cost of approximately 23.2 billion yen. This buyback is part of a larger initiative approved by the Board of Directors in May 2025, aiming to repurchase up to 100 million shares by May 2026. As of the end of September 2025, Sony had repurchased 51.14% of the authorized shares, reflecting a strategic move to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure.
On October 6, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced an adjustment in the exercise prices of several series of stock acquisition rights following the partial spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc., which was completed on October 1, 2025. This adjustment reflects changes in the company’s financial structure due to the spin-off, potentially impacting stakeholders by altering the valuation of stock options and aligning with the company’s strategic restructuring efforts.
On October 3, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the status of its share repurchase program, which was initially approved by its Board of Directors on May 14, 2025. During the period from September 1 to September 30, 2025, Sony repurchased 5,572,800 shares of its common stock for a total of 23,215,946,996 yen through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This repurchase is part of a broader initiative to buy back up to 100 million shares, representing 1.66% of its total outstanding shares, with a maximum budget of 250 billion yen, set to continue until May 14, 2026. The repurchase aims to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.
On October 1, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a partial spin-off of its financial services business, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI). As a result of this spin-off, Sony now holds 16.40% of SFGI’s common stock, transitioning SFGI from a consolidated subsidiary to an affiliate accounted for using the equity method. This move is expected to result in a reclassification of the financial services business’s accumulated other comprehensive income balance, leading to an anticipated loss of approximately 1 trillion 400 billion yen in net income or loss from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. However, this accounting treatment will not affect Sony’s total equity, cash flows, or profit or loss for continuing operations.
On September 30, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the withdrawal of its shelf registration statement, initially filed on November 8, 2024, concerning the issuance of new shares or disposal of treasury shares. This decision follows the filing of an extraordinary report with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau regarding the disposition of treasury shares upon the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The withdrawal is in line with amendments to Japanese financial regulations effective from February 2025, and it will not impact the RSUs already granted.
On September 29, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the listing of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI), on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. This listing is a precursor to the planned partial spin-off of SFGI, set to occur on October 1, 2025. Following the spin-off, Sony will retain less than 20% of SFGI shares, transitioning SFGI from a consolidated subsidiary to an affiliate accounted for using the equity method. This strategic move is expected to impact Sony’s financial structure and market positioning, as it reduces direct control over its financial services arm while potentially unlocking shareholder value.
On September 17, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the final estimate for the proportion of distributed assets related to the spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc. This spin-off, effective October 1, 2025, involves a distribution of dividends in kind for Japanese tax purposes, with the proportion set at 0.206. This move is part of Sony’s strategic restructuring to enhance operational focus and shareholder value, and it is expected to have implications for the company’s financial structure and market positioning.
On September 11, 2025, Sony Group Corporation released a report detailing its share buyback activities for August 2025. During this period, the company repurchased over 15 million shares, amounting to approximately 60.9 billion yen, as part of a board-approved resolution to buy back up to 100 million shares by May 2026. This buyback initiative, which has reached 45.56% of its target, is expected to enhance shareholder value and optimize the company’s capital structure.
On September 8, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the approval for the listing of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI), on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, effective October 1, 2025. This move follows a resolution for a partial spin-off of SFGI, which operates Sony’s financial services business. The listing is expected to impact Sony’s financial structure, as SFGI will no longer be a consolidated subsidiary but an affiliate accounted for using the equity method. Additionally, SFGI plans to establish a share repurchase facility to manage the supply and demand of its shares post-listing, with an acquisition amount of 100 billion yen set from September 29, 2025, to August 8, 2026.
On September 3, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a share repurchase program, which was approved by its Board of Directors on May 14, 2025. During the period from August 1 to August 31, 2025, Sony repurchased 15,151,600 shares of its common stock for approximately 60.9 billion yen through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This move is part of a larger plan to repurchase up to 100 million shares by May 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure.
On September 3, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the resolution to execute a partial spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI), effective October 1, 2025. This move involves distributing SFGI shares as dividends in kind to Sony shareholders, with the listing of SFGI shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange scheduled for September 29, 2025. The spin-off is subject to approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and aims to reclassify SFGI as an affiliate rather than a consolidated subsidiary of Sony. This strategic decision is part of Sony’s corporate restructuring plan, which has been re-approved by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. The impact on Sony’s consolidated results is still being evaluated, but the financial services business has been classified as a discontinued operation in its financial statements.
On August 19, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced a partial revision to its Q1 FY2025 Consolidated Financial Results, initially disclosed on August 7, 2025. The revision pertains to the sales of continuing operations for FY2024 in the ‘FY2025 Results Forecast by Segment,’ where the figure was adjusted from 12,043.9 billion yen to 12,034.9 billion yen. This correction does not affect the ‘Consolidated Financial Summary for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2025.’ The revised presentation material is available on Sony’s website.
Sony Group Corporation announced a share buyback program for July 2025, repurchasing 11,454,600 shares at a total cost of 41.9 billion yen. This initiative is part of a broader plan approved by the Board of Directors in May 2025 to repurchase up to 100 million shares by May 2026. The buyback is conducted through open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, reflecting Sony’s strategy to enhance shareholder value. As of July 31, 2025, the company has repurchased 30.41% of the authorized shares, indicating significant progress in its buyback initiative.
Sony Group Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, showing a 2.2% increase in sales and a significant 36.5% rise in operating income compared to the same period last year. The company announced a strategic move to spin off its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc., effective October 1, 2025, which will impact its financial services operations. This decision is part of Sony’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and focus on its core business areas, potentially affecting stakeholders and market positioning.
On August 7, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced its Q1 FY2025 financial results, showing a 2% increase in sales and a 36% rise in operating income compared to the previous year. The company plans a partial spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc., in October 2025, classifying it as a discontinued operation. This strategic move is expected to impact Sony’s financial reporting and operations, with the company planning to apply the equity method to the remaining shares. The spin-off is part of Sony’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and focus on its core businesses, potentially affecting stakeholders and market positioning.
On August 5, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a share repurchase program, which was initially approved by its Board of Directors on May 14, 2025. During the repurchase period from July 1 to July 31, 2025, Sony repurchased 11,454,600 shares of its common stock for approximately 41.9 billion yen through open market transactions on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance shareholder value, with a maximum of 100 million shares authorized for repurchase over a year-long period ending in May 2026.
On July 24, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced a strategic business alliance with Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., acquiring 16 million shares, representing approximately 2.5% of Bandai Namco’s total issued shares. This partnership aims to expand the global fan community for anime and manga, leveraging both companies’ strengths to create new experiences and maximize IP value. The collaboration will focus on enhancing engagement in the rapidly growing anime market and exploring joint development opportunities in entertainment technologies and services.