Overview
- Sony reported operating income of JPY429 billion on revenue of JPY3.11 trillion for the quarter ended Sept. 30, with net income of JPY311.4 billion.
- The company lifted its full-year guidance to JPY12 trillion in sales and JPY1.43 trillion in operating income for the year ending March 2026.
- Music sales rose about 21% with operating income up roughly 28%, boosted by the global success of Demon Slayer, as Aniplex’s Visual Media & Platform revenue climbed to JPY105.9 billion and the film reached about $312 million worldwide by late September.
- Imaging & Sensing Solutions posted roughly 15% sales growth and about a 50% profit jump on increased shipments and higher-priced larger smartphone sensors supplied to major customers including Apple.
- Game & Network Services revenue increased modestly but operating income fell on one-time impairments tied to Bungie’s Destiny 2 and development-cost adjustments, though underlying profit would have risen excluding those items.