Sony Profit Jumps, Raises Guidance on Smaller Tariff Hit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: WSJ
First-quarter financial performance: Sony Group reported a 23% increase in net profit for the first quarter, reaching 259.03 billion yen ($1.76 billion), largely due to improved earnings from its gaming division.
Annual profit forecast adjustment: The company raised its annual profit forecast, attributing part of this adjustment to a reduced impact from U.S. tariffs.
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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.
