Sony (ADR)
Connects PlayStation, music, pictures, electronics, and image sensing across a global entertainment-technology group.
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Profile
Combines PlayStation games and network services, recorded music, film and television, consumer electronics, and image sensors. Built from a Japanese electronics base into a global group, the business links creator-facing content with hardware and imaging technology while depending on intellectual property, digital networks, and secure data operations.
Spans Game & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, Imaging & Sensing Solutions, and other businesses. The portfolio combines PlayStation, recorded music, film and television, consumer hardware, and image sensors under a group headquartered in Tokyo.
Built from an electronics base, the business added owned entertainment through CBS Records, Columbia Pictures, and PlayStation. Its operating record shows sustained execution in miniaturized hardware, creator-facing content, networked entertainment, and imaging technology.
Operations are global in reach but rooted in Japan. The structure depends on intellectual property, PlayStation network services, semiconductor and hardware capabilities, and secure handling of user and commercial data; documented cyber incidents disrupted both gaming and studio operations.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −4.0% · Average volume (30d) 5.0M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Hold | ||
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bernstein | Downgrade | Outperform | Market Perform | |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Bernstein | Reiterate | Outperform | $30 | |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Outperform | Peer Perform |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026Q1 FY27 | $0.33 | $0.36 | +9.1% | $17.17B | $17.82B | +3.8% | +2.15% |
| Jul 30, 2026Q1 FY27 | $0.33 | $0.36 | +9.1% | $17.17B | $17.82B | +3.8% | +2.15% |
| May 8, 2026Q4 FY26 | $0.13 | $0.09 | −30.1% | $18.43B | $19.39B | +5.2% | +5.66% |
| Feb 5, 2026Q3 FY26 | $0.33 | $0.41 | +24.2% | $23.54B | $23.68B | +0.6% | +4.80% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $16.43B | $16.38B | $19.42B | $23.62B | $19.32B | $17.73B | |
| Gross profit | $5.19B | $5.29B | $6.29B | $6.72B | $5.94B | $6.51B | |
| Operating income | $1.27B | $2.12B | $2.68B | $3.00B | $1.83B | $2.96B | |
| Net income | $1.24B | $1.48B | $2.26B | −$6.42B | $527.3M | $2.14B | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.20 | $0.24 | $0.38 | −$1.08 | $0.09 | $0.36 | |
| Gross margin | 31.6% | 32.3% | 32.4% | 28.4% | 30.8% | 36.7% | |
| Operating margin | 7.7% | 13.0% | 13.8% | 12.7% | 9.5% | 16.7% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY22 $48.02B · FY23 $35.79B · FY24 $81.35B · FY25 $78.16B · FY26 $78.74B
Revenue by product · FY25
Revenue by geography · FY25
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $13.76B · Total debt $11.69B · Total assets $100.26B · Shareholders' equity $52.29B
Dividends
Raised for 10 straight years. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30 | Jun 8 | $0.0781 | cut from $0.0803 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Sep 29 | Dec 12 | $0.0803 | raised from $0.07 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31 | Jun 9 | $0.07 | raised from $0.0647 split-adjusted |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30 | Dec 12 | $0.3317 | raised from $0.0571 split-adjusted |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 28 | Jun 17 | $0.2865 | raised from $0.2715 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 29 | Dec 12 | $0.2715 | cut from $0.0558 split-adjusted |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 31 | Jun 12 | $0.2861 | raised from $0.0514 split-adjusted |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Sep 30 | Dec 8 | $0.2579 | cut from $0.2672 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 5.87B · Float 5.87B · 100.0% free float
Insiders — filings are in the shares behind the receipt.
This listing is a depositary receipt and the Form 4 positions here are filed in the shares behind it, a different unit from the share count and in a ratio the filings never state, so no insider percentage is shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 112.22M | 1.91% | 13F | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Primecap Management Co/CA/ | 59.60M | 1.01% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Aristotle Capital Management, LLC | 41.27M | 0.70% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | 23.46M | 0.40% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Bank of America Corp /DE/ | 14.46M | 0.25% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Kenji Tanaka | officer: See Remarks | −20,000 | $23.83 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Robert Adrian Stringer | officer: See Remarks | −545,547 | $22.49 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Tsuyoshi Kodera | officer: Chief Digital Officer (CDO) | −17,100 | $22.72 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Ravi Ahuja | officer: See Remarks | −15,580 | $22.71 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Ravi Ahuja | officer: See Remarks | −36,826 | $21.08 |
Peers
- Microsoft
Direct rivalry across consoles, game content, and gaming subscriptions
- Walt Disney
Global film, television, and streaming-content competitor
- Warner Music Group
Major-label rival in recorded music and music publishing
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony (ADR) | $24.71 | −0.56% | $145.93B | — | 28.9 | 1.8 | −1.6% |
| Microsoft | $513.06 | −0.06% | $3.81T | 28.6 | 26.2 | 11.5 | +17.8% |
| Walt Disney | $108.09 | −0.01% | $187.72B | 22.3 | 14.6 | 1.9 | +7.1% |
| Warner Music Group | $28.03 | +0.02% | $14.63B | 21.7 | 16.5 | 2.0 | +10.4% |
| Median | 22.3 | 16.5 | 2.0 | +10.4% |