Sony hikes profit forecast seeing smaller trade war impact
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: Reuters
Sony's Financial Forecast: Sony raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 4% to 1.33 trillion yen, attributing the increase to a smaller expected impact from U.S. tariffs and improved performance in its games business, which saw a significant rise in quarterly profits.
Business Developments: The company plans to reduce its stake in its financial unit through a partial spin-off, set to list in Tokyo on September 29, while also reporting strong sales of PlayStation 5 consoles despite delays in major game releases.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
