23.69 USD
+0.74
3.22%
Updated Mar 12, 3:59 PM EDT
1 day
3.22%
5 days
-4.09%
1 month
7.83%
3 months
5.85%
6 months
26.55%
Year to date
12.33%
1 year
34.99%
5 years
10.86%
10 years
10.86%
 

About: Sony Group is a conglomerate with consumer electronics roots, which not only designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment and devices, but also is engaged in content businesses, such as console and mobile games, music, and movies. Sony is a global top company of CMOS image sensors, game consoles, professional broadcasting cameras, and music publishing, and is one of the top players on digital cameras, wireless earphones, recorded music, movies, and so on. Sony's business portfolio is well diversified with six major business segments.

Employees: 113,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,363 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

7,050% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 572 | Existing positions reduced: 8

162% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 118 | Existing positions closed: 45

18% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q3] → 13 (+2) [Q4]

10% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.91B [Q3] → $9.8B (+$898M) [Q4]

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 648 [Q3] → 706 (+58) [Q4]

7% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $158M | Put options by funds: $148M

0.28% less ownership

Funds ownership: 7.8% [Q3] → 7.52% (-0.28%) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$33
39%
upside
Avg. target
$33
39%
upside
High target
$33
39%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Oppenheimer
Martin Yang
58% 1-year accuracy
19 / 33 met price target
39%upside
$33
Outperform
Reiterated
20 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 27 articles about SONY published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 hours ago
Is Most-Watched Stock Sony Corporation (SONY) Worth Betting on Now?
Sony (SONY) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Is Most-Watched Stock Sony Corporation (SONY) Worth Betting on Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Why Now is the Best Time to Invest in Netflix & Sony Stocks
Netflix & Sony thrive in the subscription boom, fueled by streaming & gaming growth, with strong ties to Apple's ecosystem.
Why Now is the Best Time to Invest in Netflix & Sony Stocks
Negative
Reuters
1 week ago
Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat
Japanese electronics giant Sony and drinks maker Suntory are stockpiling inventory in the United States while their peers shift production or supply chains in efforts to fend off an evolving threat of U.S. tariffs on the export-reliant economy.
Sony, Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Sony To Build Vegas Film Studios With Local Partners, A Game Changer For The Sector
Sony Group Corporation will build a $3.1b studio in Vegas. This is a game changer for the sector as it turns focus on expanding cheaper production. The market has largely shrugged off the news, when it's a sign of a major pivot in the currently confused state of streaming.
Sony To Build Vegas Film Studios With Local Partners, A Game Changer For The Sector
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Seeking Defense? 3 Top-Ranked Low-Beta Stocks Worth a Look
Low-beta stocks can provide a valuable layer of defense and a more balanced risk profile. And analysts have become bullish on these three.
Seeking Defense? 3 Top-Ranked Low-Beta Stocks Worth a Look
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength Defying a Weak February
Investors target stocks that are witnessing a bullish run. Some of the stocks seeing price strength are EVER, JAZZ, PGR, SONY, NWG.
5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength Defying a Weak February
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Vermillio Completes $16 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Sony Music and DNS Capital
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vermillio, the AI licensing and protection platform, announced today that it has raised $16 million in Series A funding, led by Sony Music Entertainment and DNS Capital. Vermillio will leverage the funds to scale operations and continue building out solutions for a generative AI internet that enables talent, studios, record labels, and more to protect and monetize their content. “We are setting a new standard for AI licensing—one that proactively enables consent, credi.
Vermillio Completes $16 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Sony Music and DNS Capital
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
O'Reilly: Sony and Warner believe deeply in the viability of the Las Vegas Valley
David O'Reilly, CEO of Howard Hughes, explains the delay in Las Vegas development due to legislative schedules and highlights a unique partnership with Sony and Warner for a $1.8 billion project.
O'Reilly: Sony and Warner believe deeply in the viability of the Las Vegas Valley
Positive
Market Watch
1 week ago
Sony looks to sell streaming rights to ‘Jeopardy' and ‘Wheel of Fortune' for the first time
Sony Pictures Entertainment said Thursday that it is moving to sell streaming rights to “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune,” two hit programs that have so far remained only available on traditional broadcast television.
Sony looks to sell streaming rights to ‘Jeopardy' and ‘Wheel of Fortune' for the first time
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Sony Interactive Entertainment Announces Lynn Azar Appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the company behind the iconic PlayStation brand, today announced the appointment of Lynn Azar as SVP, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy, effective April 1, 2025. Azar succeeds Lin Tao, who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group Corporation, also effective April 1, 2025. Azar brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to SIE, reinforcing the company's commitment to financial excellence.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Announces Lynn Azar Appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, Corporate Development and Strategy
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