Sony (SONY) stock rallied on Friday after the entertainment company refused to back down in a lawsuit against Tencent (TCEHY). This lawsuit has to do with alleged copyright infringement on Tencent’s part with its upcoming Light of Motiram, which Sony claims is a blatant “knock-off” of its Horizon series, including Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West.
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The PlayStation parent company claims that Tencent’s Light of Motiram has copied several key aspects from the Horizon series. Among these are the design of Horizon series protagonist Aloy, narrative elements, general appearance, and the sound of the games. On that last point, Sony points to the hiring of a composer from Horizon Forbidden West.
Sony’s latest comments against Tencent go so far as to claim that the rival game publisher has “refused to accept any responsibility,” and that the “damage is done – and it continues.”
Sony & Tencent Stock Movement Today
Sony stock was up nearly 1% on Friday, extending a 39.78% year-to-date rally. The shares have also climbed 56.42% over the past 12 months. SONY stock has gained not just on gaming, but also on the company’s film and music businesses.
Tencent stock saw a slight boost on Friday, building on a 49.67% rally since the start of 2025. The shares have also climbed 43.69% over the last year.
Sony vs. Tencent: Which Stock Do Analysts Prefer?
Turning to the TipRanks stock comparison tool, traders can see which of these two stocks analysts favor. SONY has the better consensus rating at Strong Buy, compared to a Moderate Buy for TCEHY. Sony also has the better average price target, with an upside potential of 12.18%, compared to a possible 3.48% downside for Tencent.
