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Quarterly ResultMay 19, 2026, 06:08 AM

Sony Reports FY26 Net Loss ¥326.9B; Financial Services Spin-off Impact

AI Summary

Sony Group Corporation reported its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, prepared under the Companies Act of Japan. The company recorded a net loss attributable to stockholders of ¥326.9 billion, primarily due to a ¥1,357.8 billion loss from discontinued operations related to the spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. Despite this, sales from continuing operations increased by 3.7% to ¥12,479.6 billion, and operating income from continuing operations rose by 13.4% to ¥1,447.5 billion. The divestment significantly reduced total assets and liabilities.

Key Highlights

  • Net loss attributable to stockholders was ¥326.9 billion for FY26, down from ¥1,141.6 billion net income in FY25.
  • Loss from discontinued operations, primarily the Financial Services spin-off, totaled ¥1,357.8 billion.
  • Sales from continuing operations increased 3.7% to ¥12,479.6 billion for FY26.
  • Operating income from continuing operations rose 13.4% to ¥1,447.5 billion for FY26.
  • Total assets decreased to ¥15,683.5 billion in FY26 from ¥35,293.2 billion in FY25.
  • Total liabilities decreased to ¥7,169.9 billion in FY26 from ¥26,783.0 billion in FY25.
  • Equity attributable to stockholders slightly decreased to ¥8,119.0 billion in FY26.