Sony (SONY) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Sony (NYSE:SONY) is anticipated 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 may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET.

Sony Stock Performance

Sony stock opened at $21.92 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $25.36 and a 200 day simple moving average of $27.09. The stock has a market capitalization of $132.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.86, a P/E/G ratio of 8.40 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. Sony has a 12-month low of $20.42 and a 12-month high of $30.34.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sony

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Sony by 422.0% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $421,000 after purchasing an additional 16,094 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its stake in Sony by 23.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 22,013 shares of the company’s stock valued at $573,000 after buying an additional 4,172 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in shares of Sony in the third quarter valued at approximately $245,000. Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Sony during the third quarter worth $209,000. Finally, NorthRock Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Sony during the third quarter worth $219,000. 14.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have weighed in on SONY. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Sony in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Cfra Research upgraded shares of Sony to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Nomura upgraded Sony from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Sony to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Finally, Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Sony from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Sony presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $31.50.

Sony News Roundup

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

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.