Sony (SONY) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Sony (NYSE:SONY) is projected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 12th. Analysts expect Sony to post earnings of $0.34 per share and revenue of $23.5782 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET.

Sony Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of Sony stock opened at $21.92 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $132.56 billion, a PE ratio of 16.86, a P/E/G ratio of 8.40 and a beta of 0.97. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $25.36 and its 200 day simple moving average is $27.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.05. Sony has a 52-week low of $20.42 and a 52-week high of $30.34.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Sony

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of SONY. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 464 shares during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Sony in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Sony by 104.3% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,275 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 651 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of Sony during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $104,000. Finally, Horizon Investments LLC raised its stake in Sony by 24.2% in the 3rd quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 4,218 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,000 after acquiring an additional 821 shares during the period. 14.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Nomura upgraded shares of Sony from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 19th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Sony to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 6th. Wolfe Research raised shares of Sony from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Zacks Research cut Sony from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Cfra Research raised Sony to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $31.50.

Key Stories Impacting Sony

Here are the key news stories impacting Sony this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sony filed patents for AI-generated podcasts voiced by its video-game/PlayStation characters — a potential new content/IP monetization channel that leverages gen‑AI and PlayStation branding. This could boost recurring services revenue and deepen user engagement. Sony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by your favorite video game characters
• Positive Sentiment: Reports suggest Sony plans a broader global launch for new Xperia phones in 2026 — a renewed push in smartphones that, if successful, could improve revenue diversification beyond gaming and entertainment. Sony could be planning a return with the global launch of new Xperia phones
• Positive Sentiment: Sony signed K‑pop star Kim Chaewon to promote the PS5 for Lunar New Year — targeted marketing that can help sustain console demand and software/platform engagement in key APAC markets. Sony Signs K-Pop Superstar Kim Chaewon to Promote PS5 for Lunar New Year
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of a Sony–TCL collaboration on TVs could signal cost efficiencies or scale benefits in TV manufacturing/distribution, which may help margins or expand market reach depending on deal structure. Sony and TCL are joining forces to make TVs. What does that mean?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst preview ahead of Q3 earnings notes PS5-driven strength in gaming and steady music/imaging, but flags forex, tariffs and China demand as offsets — results may therefore be mixed and will be a near-term catalyst. Sony’s Q3 Earnings on Deck: Can Gaming Strength Offset FX Volatility?
• Neutral Sentiment: Sony moved release dates for a comedy film (Nate Bargatze’s title), a routine scheduling change that has limited direct impact on overall revenue but affects near-term studio timing. Sony Pushes Nate Bargatze’s ‘The Breadwinner’ to May Release
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and related models have dropped to record-low prices and Amazon is clearing stock — signs of heavy discounting and inventory clearing that can weigh on audio margins and suggest either a new model cycle or weaker demand. Deal: Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones plummet to record-low price Sony WH-1000XM6 ANC Headphones Stay at Historic Low After a Deal Extension as Amazon Clears Remaining Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Leaks and early images of new earbuds (WF-1000XM6) and other audio models highlight a refresh cycle; while product updates are positive long-term, the transition can compress near-term ASPs and push promotional discounts. First look: Sony’s premium earbuds are getting a major makeover

About Sony

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.