Sony Raises Full-Year Profit And Revenue Forecast On Strength In Games And Music

Sony Group Corp. has raised its full-year profit outlook, signalling robust performance from its video games and music divisions, the company said Thursday.

The Japanese technology and entertainment giant now expects net profit of ¥1.13 trillion ($7.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026, up from its previous forecast of ¥1.05 trillion announced in November. Revenue guidance was lifted to ¥12.3 trillion from ¥12.0 trillion, while projected operating profit climbed to ¥1.54 trillion from ¥1.43 trillion.

Sony’s upbeat outlook reflects strong momentum in its core growth drivers, particularly games and music, even as other parts of its business face challenges. The improved forecasts come amid a softer yen and sustained demand for entertainment content, which helped offset headwinds from tariff uncertainties and ageing hardware cycles like the PlayStation 5.

The company maintained its estimated tariff impact at ¥50 billion following trade negotiations that lowered U.S. import duties on Japanese goods. Sony’s broadened forecast highlights the resilience of its digital entertainment segments at a time when global rivals face pressure from memory chip shortages and weak software pipelines.