Sony Group Corp. posted its fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 net income per share (on a GAAP basis) of ¥88.98 (77 cents) per share, compared to Zacks Consensus Estimate of 82 cents. The figure is +67% higher from the year-ago quarter.
Total revenues were up + 1% year over year to ¥2,264 billion ($19,486.3 million). The Zacks consensus estimate was $20,818.7 million.
The company’s revenue from Game & Network Services (G&NS) rose +0.8% year over year to ¥665.3 billion. Music sales climbed +10.2% year over year to ¥294.6 billion. Revenue in Pictures surged +55.9% year over year to ¥312.2 billion. Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) sales were 4.2% higher year over year to ¥494.1 billion. Imaging & Sensing Solutions sales rose + 9.9% year over year to ¥255.3 billion. Financial Services sales fell -36.4% year over year to ¥279.7 billion.
Looking ahead, Sony projects fiscal full-year sales growth of +15%, likely to be driven by significant improvement in G&NS and I&SS segment sales
It expects operating income to decrease -4% to ¥1,160 billion, down 4% year over year. Net income forecast is ¥830 billion, down -6% year over year. Operating Cash Flow is expected to rise +29% to ¥1,050 billion.
SONY saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on June 30, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 81 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 81 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for SONY's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
SONY moved above its 50-day moving average on June 26, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SONY advanced for three days, in of 329 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SONY may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SONY turned negative on June 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
The 10-day moving average for SONY crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 27, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SONY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for SONY entered a downward trend on June 30, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SONY’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. SONY’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.189) is normal, around the industry mean (93.371). P/E Ratio (18.867) is within average values for comparable stocks, (43.214). SONY's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.413) is slightly higher than the industry average of (1.781). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.095) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.227) is also within normal values, averaging (80.628).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a developer of electronic equipment, consumer & industrial electronics, game consoles & related software and others
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