Sony (SONY) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Saturday

Sony (NYSE:SONY) is projected to release its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Saturday, August 1st. Analysts expect Sony to post earnings of $0.2831 per share and revenue of $17.1656 billion for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET.

Sony (NYSE:SONY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, August 1st. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $17.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.17 billion. Sony had a negative net margin of 2.61% and a positive return on equity of 12.20%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $42.84 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Sony to post $1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Sony Stock Down 2.0%

Sony stock opened at $22.81 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The company’s 50-day moving average is $21.15 and its 200-day moving average is $21.55. The firm has a market capitalization of $134.77 billion, a PE ratio of -114.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.85 and a beta of 0.94. Sony has a fifty-two week low of $19.32 and a fifty-two week high of $30.34.

Insider Activity

In other Sony news, insider Tsuyoshi Kodera sold 51,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.54, for a total value of $1,047,540.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 27,553 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $565,938.62. This trade represents a 64.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Ravi Ahuja sold 36,826 shares of Sony stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.08, for a total transaction of $776,292.08. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 58,786 shares in the company, valued at $1,239,208.88. This trade represents a 38.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 771,838 shares of company stock worth $16,866,580. 7.00% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of SONY. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Sony in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in shares of Sony by 81.7% during the third quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 1,032 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 464 shares in the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Sony during the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Triumph Capital Management increased its holdings in Sony by 257.0% in the 4th quarter. Triumph Capital Management now owns 1,321 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 951 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Picton Mahoney Asset Management bought a new position in Sony in the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 14.05% of the company’s stock.

Key Sony News

Here are the key news stories impacting Sony this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sony reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.36, exceeding the $0.28 analyst consensus, while revenue of $17.45 billion also topped expectations of $17.17 billion. Sony quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: First-quarter operating profit rose about 40% year over year, supported by strong PlayStation performance and image-sensor demand. Sony subsequently raised its full-year profit outlook, reinforcing expectations for improving earnings momentum. Sony profit growth report
• Positive Sentiment: Gaming remains a key growth driver, with Sony saying it has secured sufficient memory supplies for planned PS5 production ahead of the expected demand associated with GTA VI. Sony PS5 memory supply article
• Positive Sentiment: Music sales increased 21% during the June quarter, adding diversification to Sony’s entertainment portfolio and helping offset weakness in its film operations. Sony Music and Pictures results
• Neutral Sentiment: Sony proposed acquiring Japanese camera-lens maker Tamron. The deal could strengthen its imaging ecosystem, although the financial terms, timing and outcome remain uncertain while Tamron’s special committee reviews the proposal. Sony Tamron acquisition proposal
• Negative Sentiment: Sony Pictures revenue declined 13% in the June quarter, and film and television operations lagged the company’s stronger gaming, music and image-sensor businesses. Sony entertainment performance article
• Negative Sentiment: An earthquake halted production at a Japanese image-sensor facility that reportedly produces roughly four million sensors daily. Sony plans a phased restart, but any prolonged disruption could pressure sensor revenue and customer supply. Sony sensor plant restart article

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on SONY shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Sony in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Sony in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $22.00.

Sony Company Profile

Sony Group Corporation (NYSE: SONY) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, Sony has grown from an electronics maker into a diversified global company with operations spanning consumer electronics, entertainment, gaming, semiconductors and financial services. The company’s shares trade in Japan and its American Depositary Receipts trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SONY.

Sony’s primary businesses include Electronics Products & Solutions, which covers televisions, audio equipment, digital cameras and professional broadcast systems; Game & Network Services, anchored by the PlayStation platform, consoles, software and online services; Music and Pictures, through Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment, producing, distributing and licensing recorded music, film and television content; Imaging & Sensing Solutions, which develops CMOS image sensors and other semiconductor components; and Financial Services, offering life insurance, banking and other financial products in Japan.