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Sony Group (NYSE: SONY) Q1 profit surges as imaging sensors and music grow

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Sony Group Corporation reported strong results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Sales were 2,837,771 million yen, up 8.2% year on year, while operating income rose to 476,499 million yen, a 40.2% increase. Income before income taxes was 477,491 million yen and net income attributable to stockholders reached 342,161 million yen, up 32.1%. Basic EPS increased to 58.07 yen from 43.08 yen.

Total assets were 16,047,302 million yen and equity attributable to stockholders was 8,369,259 million yen, giving an equity ratio of 52.2% as of June 30, 2026. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Sony forecasts sales of 12,500,000 million yen and operating income of 1,720,000 million yen. The annual dividend forecast is 35.00 yen per share. After quarter-end, a subsidiary in the Music segment acquired a company holding music assets for approximately 260 billion yen, adding about 550 billion yen of content assets, 310 billion yen of long-term debt and 65 billion yen of noncontrolling interests.

Positive

  • Operating income surged 40.2% year on year to 476,499 million yen, with net income attributable to stockholders up 32.1% to 342,161 million yen and basic EPS rising to 58.07 yen.
  • Imaging & Sensing Solutions delivered strong growth, with sales to external customers increasing by 107,381 million yen to 492,845 million yen and segment operating income rising to 122,203 million yen.
  • Sony completed a major music catalog acquisition for approximately 260 billion yen, recognizing about 550 billion yen of content assets alongside 310 billion yen of long-term debt and 65 billion yen of noncontrolling interests.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

Sony’s first-quarter filing changes both the acquisition’s completion status and the accounting treatment of its former SFGI investment.

The filing states that Sony completed on July 15, 2026 its Music-segment acquisition of all equity interests in a company holding music and other assets, and accounted for it as an asset acquisition rather than a business combination.

Separately, after the Sony Financial Group shareholder meeting on June 25, 2026, Sony says it no longer had significant influence over that company; during the quarter, its stake therefore moved out of equity-method accounting and became an equity instrument measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

The acquisition consideration remains subject to customary working-capital and other adjustments, so the disclosed approximately 260 billion yen cash amount is not stated as final.

Sales 2,837,771 million yen Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 8.2% year on year
Operating income 476,499 million yen Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 40.2% year on year
Net income attributable to stockholders 342,161 million yen Three months ended June 30, 2026; up 32.1% year on year
Basic EPS 58.07 yen Three months ended June 30, 2026; up from 43.08 yen in prior-year quarter
Total assets 16,047,302 million yen As of June 30, 2026 on a consolidated basis
Equity ratio 52.2% Equity attributable to stockholders as a percentage of total assets at June 30, 2026
Music asset acquisition cash consideration approximately 260 billion yen Cash paid July 15, 2026 by a Sony music subsidiary for a company holding music assets
Content assets from acquisition approximately 550 billion yen Music catalogs recognized as content assets from the July 15, 2026 transaction
discontinued operations financial
"the Financial Services business was classified as a discontinued operation, in accordance with IFRS 5"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
investments accounted for using the equity method financial
"Sony Group Corporation concluded that it no longer had significant influence over SFGI"
content assets financial
"Sony recognized approximately 550 billion yen of content assets (music catalogs)"
noncontrolling interests financial
"Sony received a cash contribution from a third-party, and recognized approximately 65 billion yen of noncontrolling interests"
The portion of a subsidiary’s equity and profits that belongs to outside owners rather than the parent company; when a parent reports consolidated results it includes the whole subsidiary but shows the noncontrolling slice separately. Think of a company’s subsidiary as a pie where the parent owns most slices but some are held by other investors — noncontrolling interests tell you how much of the pie and its future earnings don’t belong to the parent, which affects how much profit and net assets are truly attributable to the parent’s shareholders.
partial spin-off financial
"resolved the plan regarding the execution of a partial spin-off of SFGI"

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FAQ

How did Sony (SONY) perform in Q1 FY2026?
Sony recorded sales of 2,837,771 million yen for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 8.2% year on year. Operating income was 476,499 million yen and net income attributable to stockholders was 342,161 million yen, both showing strong growth.

What were Sony (SONY) earnings per share in Q1 FY2026?
Basic earnings per share were 58.07 yen in Q1 FY2026, compared with 43.08 yen a year earlier. Diluted EPS was 57.82 yen, up from 42.84 yen, reflecting higher profitability and a lower weighted-average share count.

Which Sony (SONY) segments contributed most to Q1 FY2026 results?
Game & Network Services generated 915,846 million yen of customer sales and operating income of 202,014 million yen. Imaging & Sensing Solutions had customer sales of 492,845 million yen and operating income of 122,203 million yen, both significantly higher year on year.

What full-year FY2026 guidance did Sony (SONY) provide?
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, Sony forecasts sales of 12,500,000 million yen and operating income of 1,720,000 million yen. It also projects income before income taxes of 1,710,000 million yen and net income attributable to stockholders of 1,210,000 million yen.

What major acquisition did Sony (SONY) complete in July 2026?
On July 15, 2026, a Sony music subsidiary acquired 100% of a company holding music assets for approximately 260 billion yen. Sony recognized about 550 billion yen of content assets, 310 billion yen of long-term debt, and 65 billion yen of noncontrolling interests from this transaction.

How did Sony’s (SONY) balance sheet change in Q1 FY2026?
As of June 30, 2026, Sony reported total assets of 16,047,302 million yen, up from 15,683,490 million yen at March 31, 2026. Equity attributable to stockholders rose to 8,369,259 million yen, and the equity ratio improved slightly to 52.2%.

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of July 2026

Commission File Number: 001-06439

 

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, 108-0075, JAPAN

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

The registrant files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F,

 

Form 20-F x  Form 40-F ¨

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

SONY GROUP CORPORATION

(Registrant)

     
  By: /s/ Lin Tao
      (Signature)
  Lin Tao
  Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: July 31, 2026

 

List of Materials

 

Documents attached hereto:

 

Consolidated Financial Summary for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Financial Summary for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
(In accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”))

 

July 31, 2026
 
Company name : Sony Group Corporation
Stock exchange listing : Tokyo Stock Exchange (“TSE”)
Securities code : 6758
URL : https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/
Representative : Hiroki Totoki, Representative Corporate Executive Officer
Contact person : Shunsuke Shinchi, General Manager, Investor Relations Section, Investor Relations Department
Telephone : +81-3-6748-2111
Scheduled date to commence dividend payment : -
Preparation of supplementary materials on financial results : Yes
Holding of financial results briefing : Yes (for investors and analysts)

 

(Amounts are rounded to the nearest million yen, unless otherwise noted.)

 

1. Consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026)

 

(1) Consolidated operating results (cumulative) (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)

 

   Sales   Operating income   Income before income
taxes		   Net income*   Net income attributable to
Sony Group Corporation’s
stockholders*		 
Three months ended  Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   % 
June 30, 2026   2,837,771   8.2   476,499   40.2    477,491   33.9    350,007   33.2   342,161   32.1 
June 30, 2025   2,621,615   2.2   339,955   36.5    356,601   24.3    262,820   22.6   259,027   23.3 

 

    Total comprehensive
income*		     Basic earnings
per share*		     Diluted earnings
per share*		  
Three months ended   Yen in millions     %     Yen     Yen  
June 30, 2026     447,306       87.6       58.07       57.82  
June 30, 2025     238,401       -45.6       43.08       42.84  

 

* Effective October 1, 2025, Sony Group Corporation executed a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. (“SFGI”), a formerly wholly-owned subsidiary which operates the Financial Services business (the “Spin-off”). As a result of the resolution of Sony Group Corporation’s Board of Directors on May 14, 2025 on a plan for the execution of the Spin-off, the Financial Services business has been classified as a discontinued operation and presented separately from continuing operations, comprised of Sony’s businesses excluding the Financial Services business, from the three months ended June 30, 2025, in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Therefore, the above figures for net income, net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders, total comprehensive income, basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025 represent the results for continuing operations. The year-on-year percentage changes of net income, net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders and total comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 are calculated using the figures for continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025. As net income (loss) from discontinued operations was not recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2026, there is no difference between the figures for continuing operations and the consolidated figures for the three months ended June 30, 2026. For details of discontinued operations, please refer to “Notes to Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements - Accounting Policy and Other Information (Discontinued operations)” on page 13 of the Appendix.

 

(2) Consolidated financial position

 

   Total assets   Total equity   Equity attributable to Sony Group
Corporation’s stockholders		   Ratio of equity attributable to
Sony Group Corporation’s
stockholders to total assets		 
As of  Yen in millions   Yen in millions   Yen in millions   % 
June 30, 2026   16,047,302    8,774,938    8,369,259    52.2 
March 31, 2026   15,683,490    8,513,589    8,119,011    51.8 

 

 

 

 

2. Dividends

 

   Annual dividends per share 
   First quarter-end   Second quarter-end   Third quarter-end   Year-end   Total 
   Yen   Yen   Yen   Yen   Yen 
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026*   -    12.50    -    12.50    25.00 
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027   -                     
Fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 (Forecast)        17.50    -    17.50    35.00 

 

Note: Revisions to the forecast of dividends most recently announced: No

 

*Upon the execution of the above-mentioned Spin-off, Sony Group Corporation distributed dividends in kind to shareholders appearing in its register of shareholders as of the record date, September 30, 2025, at the rate of one share of common stock of SFGI to one share of common stock of Sony Group Corporation held by each shareholder. However, the above dividends for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 do not include such dividends in kind.

 

3. Forecast for Consolidated Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027 (from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027)

 

(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)

 

Fiscal year ending
March 31, 2027		  Sales   Operating income   Income before income taxes   Net income attributable to Sony
Group Corporation’s stockholders*		 
   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   %   Yen in millions   % 
Full year   12,500,000    0.2    1,720,000    18.8    1,710,000    20.2    1,210,000    17.4 

 

Notes:

 

1Revisions to the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 most recently announced: Yes

 

2The impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred on July 28, 2026, on Sony Group Corporation’s consolidated financial results has not been incorporated into the above results forecast, as it is currently difficult to reasonably estimate such impact.

 

*The year-on-year percentage change of net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders is calculated using net income from continuing operations attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. As net income (loss) from discontinued operations is not expected to be incurred in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, there is no difference between the figure for net income attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders for continuing operations and the consolidated figure in the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.

 

 

 

 

* Notes

 

(1) Significant changes in scope of consolidation during the period : No

 

(2)  Changes in accounting policies and changes in accounting estimates:

 

  (i)  Changes in accounting policies required by IFRS Accounting Standards : Yes
  (ii)  Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons : No
  (iii)  Changes in accounting estimates : No

 

(3)  Number of issued shares (common stock):
 
  (i)  Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury stock)
 
As of June 30, 2026 5,965,316,326 shares
As of March 31, 2026 6,149,810,645 shares

 

  (ii)  Number of shares of treasury stock at the end of the period
 
As of June 30, 2026 92,854,256 shares
As of March 31, 2026 242,143,391 shares

 

  (iii)  Average number of shares outstanding during the period (cumulative from the beginning of the fiscal year)
 
Three months ended June 30, 2026 5,891,838,291 shares
Three months ended June 30, 2025 6,013,191,432 shares

 

Note:

 

Please refer to “Notes to Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements - Accounting Policy and Other Information (Net Income Attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s Stockholders per Share (“EPS”) and Weighted-average Number of Outstanding Shares Used for the Computation of EPS of Common Stock)” on page 12 of the Appendix for number of shares used as basis for calculating consolidated per share data.

 

* Review of the attached condensed quarterly consolidated financial statements by certified public accountants or an audit firm: No
 
* Proper use of earnings forecasts, and other special matters:
  Please refer to “Cautionary Statement” on page 15 of the Appendix for assumptions and other matters related to the forecast of financial results.
  Supplementary materials on financial results including the presentation material for the earnings announcement are available on Sony Group Corporation’s website along with this document.

 

 

 

 

(Appendix)

 

Table of Contents for Appendix

 

Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 2
   
Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 2
Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income (Three months ended June 30) 4
Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Three months ended June 30) 5
Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Three months ended June 30) 6
Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Three months ended June 30) 7
Notes to Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements 9
  - Business Segment Information 9
  - Going Concern Assumption 12
  - Accounting Policy and Other Information 12
  - Subsequent Event 14
   
Overview of Operating Results 15
   
Cautionary Statement 15

 

All financial information is presented on the basis of IFRS Accounting Standards.

 

Sony Group Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries are together referred to as “Sony” or “Sony Group.”

 

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(Unaudited)

Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements

Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

 

    Yen in millions  
    March 31,
2026		     June 30,
2026		     Change from
March 31, 2026		  
ASSETS                  
Current assets:                        
Cash and cash equivalents     2,208,879       2,170,019       (38,860 )
Trade and other receivables, and contract assets     1,821,916       1,852,291       30,375  
Inventories     1,227,351       1,365,079       137,728  
Other financial assets     28,167       31,870       3,703  
Other current assets     663,678       703,239       39,561  
Total current assets     5,949,991       6,122,498       172,507  
Non-current assets:                        
Investments accounted for using the equity method     483,709       349,528       (134,181 )
Property, plant and equipment     1,453,805       1,417,753       (36,052 )
Right-of-use assets     524,345       560,746       36,401  
Goodwill     1,673,906       1,701,706       27,800  
Content assets     2,558,615       2,664,749       106,134  
Other intangible assets     659,578       668,525       8,947  
Deferred tax assets     560,800       566,658       5,858  
Other financial assets     1,173,819       1,330,644       156,825  
Other non-current assets     644,922       664,495       19,573  
Total non-current assets     9,733,499       9,924,804       191,305  
Total assets     15,683,490       16,047,302       363,812  

 

(Continued on the following page.)

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Continued)

 

   Yen in millions 
   March 31,
2026		   June 30,
2026		   Change from
March 31, 2026		 
LIABILITIES            
Current liabilities:               
Short-term borrowings   51,183    49,836    (1,347)
Lease liabilities   94,160    97,351    3,191 
Current portion of long-term debt   166,410    160,633    (5,777)
Trade and other payables   2,240,566    2,228,109    (12,457)
Income taxes payable   196,000    188,710    (7,290)
Participation and residual liabilities in the Pictures segment   223,233    211,162    (12,071)
Contract liabilities   594,336    690,425    96,089 
Other financial liabilities   115,785    62,067    (53,718)
Other current liabilities   1,350,951    1,228,567    (122,384)
Total current liabilities   5,032,624    4,916,860    (115,764)
Non-current liabilities:               
Long-term debt   824,393    993,702    169,309 
Lease liabilities   533,523    569,076    35,553 
Defined benefit liabilities   165,017    163,004    (2,013)
Deferred tax liabilities   211,391    234,208    22,817 
Participation and residual liabilities in the Pictures segment   140,893    131,601    (9,292)
Other financial liabilities   105,827    107,541    1,714 
Other non-current liabilities   156,233    156,372    139 
Total non-current liabilities   2,137,277    2,355,504    218,227 
Total liabilities   7,169,901    7,272,364    102,463 
EQUITY               
Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders’ equity:               
Common stock   881,357    881,357    - 
Additional paid-in capital   1,465,499    894,947    (570,552)
Retained earnings   5,294,890    5,560,069    265,179 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,229,371    1,329,016    99,645 
Treasury stock, at cost   (752,106)   (296,130)   455,976 
Equity attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders   8,119,011    8,369,259    250,248 
Noncontrolling interests   394,578    405,679    11,101 
Total equity   8,513,589    8,774,938    261,349 
Total liabilities and equity   15,683,490    16,047,302    363,812 

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026   Change 
Continuing operations               
Sales   2,621,615    2,837,771    216,156 
Costs and expenses:               
Cost of sales   1,775,067    1,796,292    21,225 
Selling, general and administrative   514,802    568,373    53,571 
Other operating (income) expense, net   (9,920)   (1,387)   8,533 
Total costs and expenses   2,279,949    2,363,278    83,329 
Share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method   (1,711)   2,006    3,717 
Operating income   339,955    476,499    136,544 
Financial income   51,654    24,464    (27,190)
Financial expenses   35,008    23,472    (11,536)
Income before income taxes   356,601    477,491    120,890 
Income taxes   93,781    127,484    33,703 
Net income from continuing operations   262,820    350,007    87,187 
                
Discontinued operations               
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   (22,118)   -    22,118 
Net income   240,702    350,007    109,305 
                
Net income attributable to               
Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders   236,909    342,161    105,252 
Net income from continuing operations   259,027    342,161    83,134 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   (22,118)   -    22,118 
Noncontrolling interests   3,793    7,846    4,053 

 

   Yen 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026   Change 
Per share data:            
Net income (loss) attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders               
- Basic   39.40    58.07    18.67 
Continuing operations   43.08    58.07    14.99 
Discontinued operations   (3.68)   -    3.68 
- Diluted   39.18    57.82    18.64 
Continuing operations   42.84    57.82    14.98 
Discontinued operations   (3.66)   -    3.66 

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026   Change 
Net income   240,702    350,007    109,305 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax -               
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss               
Changes in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income   (802)   (11,015)   (10,213)
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans   0    (1,655)   (1,655)
Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method   (41)   104    145 
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations   (16)   -    16 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss               
Cash flow hedges   (944)   1,559    2,503 
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations   (22,301)   81,365    103,666 
Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method   (331)   26,941    27,272 
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations   53,302    -    (53,302)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax   28,867    97,299    68,432 
Comprehensive income   269,569    447,306    177,737 
                
Total Comprehensive income               
Comprehensive income from continuing operations   238,401    447,306    208,905 
Comprehensive income from discontinued operations   31,168    -    (31,168)
                
Comprehensive income attributable to               
Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders   266,888    438,670    171,782 
Comprehensive income from continuing operations   235,720    438,670    202,950 
Comprehensive income from discontinued operations   31,168    -    (31,168)
Noncontrolling interests   2,681    8,636    5,955 

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

 

Yen in millions
Common
stock		 Additional
paid-in
capital		 Retained
earnings		 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income		 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income directly
related to
disposal groups
classified as
held for
distribution to
owners		 Treasury
stock, at
cost		 Sony Group
Corporation’s
stockholders’
equity		 Noncontrolling
interests		 Total equity
Balance at April 1, 2025 881,357 1,483,527 6,678,168 (566,447) - (296,860) 8,179,745 330,406 8,510,151
Comprehensive income:
Net income 236,909 236,909 3,793 240,702
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (57,601) 87,580 29,979 (1,112) 28,867
Total comprehensive income 236,909 (57,601) 87,580 266,888 2,681 269,569
Transfer to retained earnings 604 (619) 15 - -
Transactions with stockholders and other:
Stock issued under stock-based compensation transactions 491 12,466 12,957 12,957
Compensation expenses related to stock-based compensation transactions 4,662 4,662 4,662
Dividends declared (60,250) (60,250) (18,283) (78,533)
Purchase of treasury stock (93,339) (93,339) (93,339)
Reissuance of treasury stock 0 0 0 0
Transfer to held for distribution to owners 1,447,112 (1,447,112) - -
Transactions with noncontrolling interests shareholders and other (20,260) 5,209 (15,051) (22,739) (37,790)
Balance at June 30, 2025 881,357 1,468,420 6,855,431 827,654 (1,359,517) (377,733) 8,295,612 292,065 8,587,677

 

Yen in millions
Common
stock		 Additional
paid-in
capital		 Retained
earnings		 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income		 Treasury
stock, at
cost		 Sony Group
Corporation’s
stockholders’
equity		 Noncontrolling
interests		 Total equity
Balance at April 1, 2026 881,357 1,465,499 5,294,890 1,229,371 (752,106) 8,119,011 394,578 8,513,589
Comprehensive income:
Net income 342,161 342,161 7,846 350,007
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 96,509 96,509 790 97,299
Total comprehensive income 342,161 96,509 438,670 8,636 447,306
Transfer to retained earnings (3,136) 3,136 - -
Transactions with stockholders and other:
Stock issued under stock-based compensation transactions (1,015) 5,889 4,874 4,874
Compensation expenses related to stock-based compensation transactions 6,832 6,832 6,832
Dividends declared (73,846) (73,846) (4,505) (78,351)
Purchase of treasury stock (127,480) (127,480) (127,480)
Reissuance of treasury stock 0 0 0 0
Cancellation of treasury stock (577,567) 577,567 - -
Transactions with noncontrolling interests shareholders and other 1,198 1,198 6,970 8,168
Balance at June 30, 2026 881,357 894,947 5,560,069 1,329,016 (296,130) 8,369,259 405,679 8,774,938

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Income before income taxes from continuing operations   356,601    477,491 
Adjustments to reconcile income before income taxes from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of contract costs   274,399    250,797 
Other operating (income) expense, net   (9,920)   (1,387)
Gain on securities, net   (30,092)   (141)
Share of loss of investments accounted for using the equity method, net of dividends   7,689    9,686 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
(Increase) decrease in trade receivables and contract assets   105,820    (8,102)
Increase in inventories   (156,435)   (129,406)
Increase in content assets   (148,883)   (160,821)
Increase in trade payables   90,138    19,055 
Increase in taxes payable other than income taxes, net   8,260    34,244 
Increase in other financial assets and other current assets   (54,560)   (43,013)
Decrease in other financial liabilities and other current liabilities   (187,582)   (90,994)
Income taxes paid   (53,374)   (129,121)
Other   51,820    (30,853)
Total net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations   253,881    197,435 
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations   (176,552)   - 
Net cash provided by operating activities   77,329    197,435 

 

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Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026 
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payments for property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets   (120,094)   (137,870)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets   1,809    4,862 
Payments for investments and advances   (36,683)   (52,061)
Proceeds from sales or return of investments and collections of advances   4,415    7,140 
Payments for purchases of businesses and other   (12,217)   (14,938)
Proceeds from sales of businesses   -    14,632 
Other   74    1,452 
Total net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations   (162,696)   (176,783)
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations   (10,622)   - 
Net cash used in investing activities   (173,318)   (176,783)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Decrease in short-term borrowings, net   (46)   (1,454)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt   5,792    168,017 
Payments of long-term debt   (3,361)   (10,710)
Payments of lease liabilities   (21,706)   (24,970)
Dividends paid   (59,870)   (73,426)
Payments for purchases of treasury stock   (93,339)   (127,480)
Other   (37,371)   (16,605)
Total net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations   (209,901)   (86,628)
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations   (2,718)   - 
Net cash used in financing activities   (212,619)   (86,628)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (45,854)   27,116 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (354,462)   (38,860)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the fiscal year   2,980,956    2,208,879 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   2,626,494    2,170,019 
Cash and cash equivalents included in assets held for distribution to owners   1,026,385    - 
Cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Financial Position   1,600,109    2,170,019 

 

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Notes to Condensed Quarterly Consolidated Financial Statements

Business Segment Information

(Business Segments)

Segment sales

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026   Change 
Sales:            
Game & Network Services -               
Customers   912,810    915,846    3,036 
Intersegment   23,723    21,277    (2,446)
Total   936,533    937,123    590 
Music -               
Customers   458,952    557,866    98,914 
Intersegment   6,389    4,153    (2,236)
Total   465,341    562,019    96,678 
Pictures -               
Customers   326,206    312,208    (13,998)
Intersegment   898    2,855    1,957 
Total   327,104    315,063    (12,041)
Entertainment, Technology & Services -               
Customers   518,677    534,421    15,744 
Intersegment   15,581    9,429    (6,152)
Total   534,258    543,850    9,592 
Imaging & Sensing Solutions -               
Customers   385,464    492,845    107,381 
Intersegment   22,726    19,893    (2,833)
Total   408,190    512,738    104,548 
All Other -               
Customers   16,239    19,878    3,639 
Intersegment   3,091    2,234    (857)
Total   19,330    22,112    2,782 
Corporate and elimination   (69,141)   (55,134)   14,007 
Consolidated total   2,621,615    2,837,771    216,156 

 

Note:

 

Game & Network Services (“G&NS”) intersegment amounts primarily consist of transactions with the Entertainment, Technology & Services (“ET&S”) segment. ET&S intersegment amounts primarily consist of transactions with the G&NS segment. Imaging & Sensing Solutions (“I&SS”) intersegment amounts primarily consist of transactions with the G&NS segment and the ET&S segment. Corporate and elimination includes certain brand and patent royalty income.

 

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Segment profit (loss)

 

    Yen in millions  
    Three months ended June 30  
    2025     2026     Change  
Operating income (loss):                        
Game & Network Services     147,957       202,014       54,057  
Music     92,807       105,882       13,075  
Pictures     18,665       24,809       6,144  
Entertainment, Technology & Services     43,143       42,601       (542 )
Imaging & Sensing Solutions     54,251       122,203       67,952  
All Other     (4,968 )     (13,261 )     (8,293 )
Total     351,855       484,248       132,393  
Corporate and elimination     (11,900 )     (7,749 )     4,151  
Consolidated operating income     339,955       476,499       136,544  

 

Operating income (loss) is sales less costs and expenses, and includes the share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method.

 

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(Sales to Customers by Product Category)

 

The following table is a breakdown of sales to external customers by product category for each segment. Sony management views each segment as a single operating segment.

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
Sales:  2025   2026   Change 
Game & Network Services               
Digital Software and Add-on Content   492,147    485,218    (6,929)
Network Services   172,648    208,623    35,975 
Hardware and Others   248,015    222,005    (26,010)
Total   912,810    915,846    3,036 
Music               
Recorded Music - Streaming   196,016    237,066    41,050 
Recorded Music - Others   105,473    143,885    38,412 
Music Publishing   98,685    116,002    17,317 
Visual Media and Platform   58,778    60,913    2,135 
Total   458,952    557,866    98,914 
Pictures               
Motion Pictures   107,133    102,718    (4,415)
Television Productions   121,627    90,916    (30,711)
Media Networks   97,446    118,574    21,128 
Total   326,206    312,208    (13,998)
Entertainment, Technology & Services               
Imaging   187,299    199,652    12,353 
Sound   65,871    65,206    (665)
Network Services   45,597    48,054    2,457 
Displays   101,263    99,262    (2,001)
Other   118,647    122,247    3,600 
Total   518,677    534,421    15,744 
Imaging & Sensing Solutions   385,464    492,845    107,381 
All Other   16,239    19,878    3,639 
Corporate   3,267    4,707    1,440 
Consolidated total   2,621,615    2,837,771    216,156 

 

In the G&NS segment, Digital Software and Add-on Content includes distribution of software titles and add-on content through the network; Network Services includes network services relating to game, video and music content; Hardware and Others includes home gaming consoles, packaged software, game software sold bundled with home gaming consoles, peripheral devices and first-party software for third-party platforms. In the Music segment, Recorded Music - Streaming includes the distribution of digital recorded music by streaming; Recorded Music - Others includes the distribution of recorded music by physical media and digital download as well as revenue derived from artists’ live performances and merchandising; Music Publishing includes the management and licensing of the words and music of songs; Visual Media and Platform includes the production and distribution of animation titles and game applications, and various service offerings for music and visual products. In the Pictures segment, Motion Pictures includes the worldwide production, acquisition and distribution of live-action and animated motion pictures; Television Productions includes the production, acquisition and distribution of television programming; Media Networks includes the operation of television networks and direct-to-consumer streaming services worldwide. In the ET&S segment, Imaging includes image and video content creation products and solutions including interchangeable lens cameras and interchangeable lenses; Sound includes headphones and wireless speakers; Network Services includes internet-related services; Displays includes display products such as LCD and OLED televisions as well as projectors; Other includes smartphones, home audio products and medical equipment, as well as sports officiating support and content production support services.

 

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Going Concern Assumption

 

Not Applicable

 

Accounting Policy and Other Information

(Changes in accounting policies)

 

Sony newly adopted the following accounting standards from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027:

 

Amendments to IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” and IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures”

 

In May 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued “Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and 7).” These amendments relate to clarifications on the classification of financial assets and the derecognition of financial liabilities, as well as disclosures for equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income, among other matters. Sony has applied these amended standards since April 1, 2026. The application of these standards does not have a material impact on Sony’s results of operations and financial position.

 

(Net Income Attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s Stockholders per Share (“EPS”) and Weighted-average Number of Outstanding Shares Used for the Computation of EPS of Common Stock)

 

    Yen in millions  
    Three months ended June 30  
    2025     2026  
Net income (loss) attributable to Sony Group Corporation’s stockholders for basic and diluted EPS computation     236,909       342,161  
Continuing operations     259,027       342,161  
Discontinued operations     (22,118 )     -  

 

      Thousands of shares  
      Three months ended June 30  
      2025       2026  
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic EPS computation     6,013,191       5,891,838  
Effect of dilutive securities:                
Stock options     24,729       16,153  
Restricted stock units     8,990       9,351  
Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS computation     6,046,910       5,917,342  

 

(Segmentation)

 

The G&NS segment includes the production and sales of digital software and add-on content, the network services businesses and the manufacture and sales of home gaming products. The Music segment includes the Recorded Music, Music Publishing and Visual Media and Platform businesses. The Pictures segment includes the Motion Pictures, Television Productions and Media Networks businesses. The ET&S segment includes the Imaging business, the Sound business, the Network Services business and the Displays business. The I&SS segment includes the image sensors business. All Other consists of various operating activities, including the disc manufacturing and recording media businesses. Sony’s products and services are generally unique to a single operating segment.

 

(Significant changes in the scope of consolidation and the scope of equity method application during the period）

 

Upon the conclusion of the General Meeting of Shareholders of Sony Financial Group Inc. (“SFGI”) held on June 25, 2026, after considering factors including the composition of the board of directors of SFGI, Sony Group Corporation concluded that it no longer had significant influence over SFGI. Accordingly, during the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, SFGI was excluded from the scope of equity method application, and the common stock of SFGI (“SFGI share(s)”) was reclassified from an investment in an associate to an equity instrument measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. The gain or loss resulting from the exclusion of SFGI from the scope of equity method application is not material.

 

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(Discontinued operations)

 

At a meeting of Sony Group Corporation’s Board of Directors held on May 14, 2025, Sony Group Corporation resolved the plan regarding the execution of a partial spin-off (the “Spin-off”) of SFGI. Consequently, Sony Group Corporation determined that the distribution of SFGI shares was highly probable and the Financial Services business was classified as a discontinued operation, in accordance with IFRS 5 “Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations” during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. As a result, from the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, in the condensed quarterly consolidated statements of income, condensed quarterly consolidated statements of comprehensive income, and condensed quarterly consolidated statements of cash flows; revenue, expenses, other comprehensive income and cash flows of the Financial Services business, among other items, are separated from continuing operations, comprised of Sony’s businesses excluding the Financial Services business, and presented as net income or loss from discontinued operations, other comprehensive income from discontinued operations, and net cash from discontinued operations, respectively.

 

Subsequently, Sony Group Corporation executed the Spin-off effective October 1, 2025.

 

Results of discontinued operations

 

   Yen in millions 
   Three months ended June 30 
   2025   2026 
Financial services revenue   208,256    - 
Financial services expenses   239,933    - 
Other income (expenses), net   (122)   - 
Income (loss) before income taxes from discontinued operations   (31,799)   - 
Income taxes   (9,681)   - 
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   (22,118)   - 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax, from discontinued operations   53,286    - 
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss          
Changes in equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income   35    - 
Remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans   (51)   - 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss          
Changes in debt instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income   (132,899)   - 
Insurance finance income (expenses)   186,291    - 
Others   (90)   - 
Comprehensive income from discontinued operations   31,168    - 

 

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Subsequent Event

 

(Acquisition of a group of assets that does not constitute a business)

 

On July 15, 2026, a consolidated subsidiary of Sony in the Music Segment completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in a company that owns certain music assets and other assets. Sony consolidated the company and the acquisition was accounted for as an acquisition of a group of assets that does not constitute a business. The total cash consideration was approximately 260 billion yen (approximately 1.6 billion U.S. dollars), subject to customary working capital and other adjustments. As a result of the transaction, Sony recognized approximately 550 billion yen (approximately 3.4 billion U.S. dollars) of content assets (music catalogs) and approximately 310 billion yen (approximately 1.9 billion U.S. dollars) of long-term debt by consolidating the company. In addition, as part of the transaction, Sony received a cash contribution from a third-party, and recognized approximately 65 billion yen (approximately 0.4 billion U.S. dollars) of noncontrolling interests.

 

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Overview of Operating Results

 

For the overview of operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, including the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, please refer to “Q1 FY2026 Consolidated Financial Results” (the presentation material for the earnings announcement) disclosed on the same date as this document on the Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet) of the TSE, the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the website of Sony Group Corporation.

 

Cautionary Statement

 

Statements made in this material with respect to Sony’s current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Sony. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those statements using words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “project,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “could” or “should,” and words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operations, financial performance, events or conditions. From time to time, oral or written forward-looking statements may also be included in other materials released to the public. These statements are based on management’s assumptions, judgments and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Sony cautions investors that a number of important risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and therefore investors should not place undue reliance on them. Investors also should not rely on any obligation of Sony to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Sony disclaims any such obligation. Risks and uncertainties that might affect Sony include, but are not limited to:

 

(i) Sony’s ability to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction with its products and services;
(ii) Sony’s ability to continue to design and develop and win acceptance of, as well as achieve sufficient cost reductions for, its products and services, including image sensors, game and network platforms, smartphones and televisions, which are offered in highly competitive markets characterized by severe price competition and continual new product and service introductions, rapid development in technology and subjective and changing customer preferences;
(iii) Sony’s ability to implement successful hardware, software, and content integration strategies, and to develop and implement successful sales and distribution strategies in light of new technologies and distribution platforms;
(iv) the effectiveness of Sony’s strategies and their execution, including but not limited to the success of Sony’s acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, capital expenditures, restructurings and other strategic initiatives;
(v) changes in laws, regulations and government policies in the markets in which Sony and its third-party suppliers, service providers and business partners operate, including those related to taxation, as well as growing consumer focus on corporate social responsibility;
(vi) Sony’s continued ability to identify the products, services and market trends with significant growth potential, to devote sufficient resources to research and development, to prioritize investments and capital expenditures correctly and to recoup its investments and capital expenditures, including those required for technology development and product capacity;
(vii) Sony’s reliance on external business partners, including for the procurement of parts, components, software and network services for its products or services, the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of its products, and its other business operations;
(viii) the global economic and political environment in which Sony operates and the economic and political conditions in Sony’s markets, particularly levels of consumer spending;
(ix) Sony’s ability to meet operational and liquidity needs as a result of significant volatility and disruption in the global financial markets or a ratings downgrade;
(x) Sony’s ability to forecast demands, manage timely procurement and control inventories;
(xi) foreign exchange rates, particularly between the yen and the U.S. dollar, the euro and other currencies in which Sony makes significant sales and incurs production costs, or in which Sony’s assets, liabilities and operating results are denominated;
(xii) Sony’s ability to recruit, retain and maintain productive relations with highly skilled personnel;
(xiii) Sony’s ability to prevent unauthorized use or theft of intellectual property rights, to obtain or renew licenses relating to intellectual property rights and to defend itself against claims that its products or services infringe the intellectual property rights owned by others;
(xiv) risks related to catastrophic disasters, geopolitical conflicts, pandemic disease or similar events;
(xv) the ability of Sony, its third-party service providers or business partners to anticipate and manage cybersecurity risk, including the risk of unauthorized access to Sony’s business information and the personally identifiable information of its employees and customers, potential business disruptions or financial losses; and
(xvi) the outcome of pending and/or future legal and/or regulatory proceedings.

 

Risks and uncertainties also include the impact of any future events with material adverse impact. The continued impact of developments relating to the situations in Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East, as well as the series of changes in U.S. tariff policy, could heighten many of the risks and uncertainties noted above. Important information regarding risks and uncertainties is also set forth in Sony’s most recent Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR