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Consumer Electronics/Appliances
Quarterly ResultJul 31, 2026, 06:12 AM

Sony Q1 Sales +8.2% to ¥2.84T; Operating Income +40.2% to ¥476.5B

AI Summary

Sony Group Corporation reported strong first-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales increasing by 8.2% to ¥2.84 trillion and operating income surging by 40.2% to ¥476.5 billion. Net income attributable to stockholders rose 32.1% to ¥342.2 billion, with basic EPS at ¥58.07. The company also provided a positive full-year forecast for fiscal year 2027 and announced an annual dividend forecast of ¥35.00 per share.

Key Highlights

  • Q1 2026 Sales increased 8.2% year-over-year to ¥2,837.8 billion.
  • Q1 2026 Operating income rose 40.2% year-over-year to ¥476.5 billion.
  • Q1 2026 Net income attributable to stockholders increased 32.1% to ¥342.2 billion.
  • Basic earnings per share for Q1 2026 was ¥58.07, up from ¥43.08 (continuing operations).
  • Forecasted FY2027 Sales are ¥12.5 trillion, a 0.2% increase year-over-year.
  • Forecasted FY2027 Operating income is ¥1.72 trillion, an 18.8% increase year-over-year.
  • Forecasted FY2027 Net income attributable to stockholders is ¥1.21 trillion, a 17.4% increase.
  • Annual dividend forecast for FY2027 is ¥35.00 per share.
  • Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake is not incorporated into the current forecast.