Sony Lifts Profit Outlook After Strong Quarter as Entertainment Investment Pays Off

Sony raised its operating income outlook for the fiscal year through March 2027 to ¥1.87 trillion (~$11.8 billion), up 15% on its previous forecast. It posted operating income of ¥622.3 billion (~$3.9 billion) in the July-to-September 2026 quarter, beating analyst predictions, and its stock price rose 7%. Sony credited aggressive investment in entertainment content across movies, games and music, with PlayStation continuing its momentum on PS5.