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Sony Completes Spin-off of Financial Services Business

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  • Sony completed a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc. on October 1, 2025.
  • The spin-off will result in a reclassification loss of 1 trillion 400 billion yen in discontinued operations.
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Sony Completes Spin-off of Financial Services Business

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Sony Group ( (SONY) ) has shared an announcement.

On October 1, 2025, Sony Group Corporation announced the completion of a partial spin-off of its financial services business, Sony Financial Group Inc. (SFGI). As a result of this spin-off, Sony now holds 16.40% of SFGI’s common stock, transitioning SFGI from a consolidated subsidiary to an affiliate accounted for using the equity method. This move is expected to result in a reclassification of the financial services business’s accumulated other comprehensive income balance, leading to an anticipated loss of approximately 1 trillion 400 billion yen in net income or loss from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. However, this accounting treatment will not affect Sony’s total equity, cash flows, or profit or loss for continuing operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (SONY) stock is a Buy with a $32.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sony Group stock, see the SONY Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SONY Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SONY is a Outperform.

Sony’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and bullish technical indicators. The company’s solid balance sheet and profitability provide stability, while technical analysis shows strong upward momentum. However, valuation metrics suggest moderate attractiveness, and revenue growth challenges need addressing for future expansion.

To see Spark’s full report on SONY stock, click here.

More about Sony Group

Sony Group Corporation is a multinational conglomerate based in Tokyo, Japan, primarily known for its operations in the electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services industries. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics like televisions and cameras, gaming consoles such as the PlayStation, music and film production, and financial services through its subsidiary, Sony Financial Group Inc.

Average Trading Volume: 4,002,084

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $176.3B

Learn more about SONY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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