Sony raises outlook after entertainment drives earnings jump

Sony has been shifting its resources toward accumulating entertainment assets spanning music, games and anime, while scaling back in low-margin areas in consumer electronics.

TechnologyImpact on production of Tuesday's earthquake has yet to be taken into accountSony profits were boosted by the weak yen and U.S. tariff refunds. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)KENJI KAWASEJuly 31, 2026 14:40 JSTTOKYO -- Sony Group has reported a jump of over 30% in net profit to more than $2 billion for its first fi

Sony Profit Jumps More Than Expected, Raises Guidance  wsj.com

TOKYO, July 30 : Panasonic Holdings raised its full-year operating profit forecast on growing demand tied to AI on Thursday and posted a rise in quarterly profit at its key battery-making energy unit on higher sales of energy storage systems.The Japanese company raised its group profit forecast for the year ending Marc

Starbucks posted its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth, as it continues a turnaround under CEO Brian Niccol.