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Jun 30
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Sony Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Sony reported strong performance with growth in gaming and image sensor segments driving higher revenue and profit.
Key Takeaways
Sony posted a solid Q1 FY2025 with increased revenue and operating income, supported by robust performance in its gaming and imaging & sensing segments.
Revenue rose to ¥2.6216 trillion, up from ¥2.5654 trillion in Q1 FY2024.
Operating income surged to ¥340 billion, a 36% increase year-on-year.
Net income attributable to shareholders reached ¥259 billion.
Game & Network Services and Imaging & Sensing Solutions segments were major contributors to growth.
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Revenue by Segment
Game & Network Services Revenue
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CapyFin.comPictures Revenue
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CapyFin.comImaging & Sensing Revenue
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Sony maintained its full-year revenue forecast but raised its operating income and net income guidance due to better-than-expected performance in key segments and reduced tariff impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Upward revision of full-year operating income to ¥1.4 trillion before tariffs.
- Tariff impact estimate reduced by ¥30 billion.
- G&NS segment operating income forecast raised by ¥20 billion.
- Music segment revenue forecast increased by ¥20 billion.
- Higher contribution expected from network services and image sensor sales.
Challenges Ahead
- Delay in launch timing of a first-party game title impacting forecast.
- Continued foreign exchange headwinds, especially in ET&S and I&SS.
- No change in forecast for Pictures and ET&S segments despite weaker trends.
- Impact of declining R&D tax credits on effective tax rate.
- Uncertainty remains around U.S. tariff policies.