Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 06:13 AM
Sony FY26 Sales +3.7% to ¥12.48T; Operating Income +13.4%
AI Summary
Sony Group Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, highlighting a 3.7% increase in sales from continuing operations to ¥12,479,620 million and a 13.4% rise in operating income to ¥1,447,507 million. Net income attributable to stockholders from continuing operations, however, saw a slight decrease of 3.4% to ¥1,030,893 million. The company completed the spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI) on October 1, 2025, which resulted in a significant net loss from discontinued operations due to accounting reclassification. Sony also provided a positive forecast for FY2027, projecting a 10.5% increase in operating income and an increased annual dividend.
Key Highlights
- Sony Group completed the spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI) on October 1, 2025.
- FY2026 sales from continuing operations increased 3.7% year-on-year to ¥12,479,620 million.
- Operating income from continuing operations rose 13.4% to ¥1,447,507 million for FY2026.
- Net income attributable to stockholders from continuing operations decreased 3.4% to ¥1,030,893 million.
- Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was ¥172.51 for FY2026, down from ¥176.45.
- Annual dividend per share for FY2026 was ¥25.00, with a forecast of ¥35.00 for FY2027.
- Forecast for FY2027 includes sales of ¥12,300,000 million (-1.4%) and operating income of ¥1,600,000 million (+10.5%).
- A five-for-one stock split was conducted effective October 1, 2024.