NYSE:SONY Sony Group (SONY) Stock Forecast, Price & News $98.01 -0.88 (-0.89%) (As of 05/19/2023 08:48 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$97.62▼$98.4950-Day Range$83.74▼$98.8952-Week Range$61.72▼$99.15Volume711,400 shsAverage Volume796,403 shsMarket Capitalization$120.94 billionP/E Ratio17.69Dividend Yield0.39%Price Target$110.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Sony Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.2% Upside$110.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.12% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth16.75%From $5.91 to $6.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.32 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector115th out of 266 stocksHousehold Audio & Video Equipment Industry2nd out of 7 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSony Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $110.00, Sony Group has a forecasted upside of 12.2% from its current price of $98.01.Amount of Analyst CoverageSony Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.12% of the float of Sony Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSony Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sony Group has recently decreased by 10.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSony Group has a dividend yield of 0.38%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSony Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sony Group is 6.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sony Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.36% next year. This indicates that Sony Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SONY. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSony Group has a news sentiment score of 0.50. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Sony Group this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.Search Interest38 people have searched for SONY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 65% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Sony Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sony Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.00% of the stock of Sony Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 7.74% of the stock of Sony Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sony Group are expected to grow by 16.75% in the coming year, from $5.91 to $6.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sony Group is 17.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.65.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sony Group is 17.69, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 14.76.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSony Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.54. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSony Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.24. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) StockSony Group Corp. engages in the development, design, manufacture, and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles, and software for consumers, professionals and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Game and Network Services, Music, Pictures, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services, and Others. The Game and Network Services segment deals with gaming machines, software and network services. The Music segment produces and publishes music and provides image media platforms. The Pictures segment handles film production, television program creation, and media networks. The Home Entertainment and Sound segment offers LCD televisions, home audio, Blu-ray Disc players and recorders, and memory-based portable audio devices. The Imaging Products and Solutions segment provides digital imaging products, professional solutions, and medical goods. The Mobile Communications segment deals with mobile phones and Internet services business. The Semiconductors segment provides image sensors and camera modules. The Financial Services segment manages the life insurance and nonRead More Receive SONY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sony Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SONY Stock News HeadlinesMay 19, 2023 | msn.comSony eyes listing for heavyweight finance unitMay 19, 2023 | yahoo.comSony Will Release More PS5 Exclusives to Boost Active UsersMay 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Software" to Revolutionize WarfareThis breakthrough will change "the way wars will be fought, and won, for years to come." - Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley Get the name of the company supplying it to the U.S. Army here >>>May 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHot Stocks: TTWO and BBWI rise on earnings; SONY gains on partial spin-off news; PG and GRAB fallMay 18, 2023 | wsj.comSony, in Reversal, Says It May Unload Most of Financial UnitMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony Shares Are Surging Premarket: Company Eyes Sony Financial Arm IPOMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSONY MUSIC MASTERWORKS ACQUIRES A MAJORITY STAKE IN SPAIN-BASED LIVE EVENT PRODUCER AND PROMOTER, PROACTIV ENTERTAINMENTMay 18, 2023 | msn.comSony Strategic Plans Target Expansion in Music, Games, Anime – and IndiaMay 22, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Bear market expert makes new predictionNobody believed Larry Benedict's prediction in February 2020. The DOW plunged 3.5%, and he told CNBC, "It seems like there's much more to come." Within a month, the market plummeted 34%. Then, nobody believed Larry at the start of last year, either. He predicted that "all the indexes will be negative for the year," with the Nasdaq leading the way. Once again, he was spot-on.May 18, 2023 | wsj.comSony, in Reversal, Says It May Unload Most of Its Financial UnitMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony, in Reversal, Says It May Unload Most of Financial UnitMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStocks to Watch Thursday: PacWest, Micron, Cisco, WalmartMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony considers financial services spinoff and listing, shares surgeMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAsian stocks rise as debt ceiling fears abate, Sony boosts NikkeiMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony Weighs Financial Arm IPO to Fuel Big Investment PushMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony eyes partial spin-off of Sony Financial GroupMay 17, 2023 | msn.comSony Considers Spinning Off and Listing Its Giant Financial ArmMay 17, 2023 | msn.comFIFA's Ultimate Team Mode Ruled As Gambling: Sony Hit With Refund ObligationsMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony Plans $1.5 Billion Buyback After Warning of Weak DemandMay 15, 2023 | theglobeandmail.comSONY Is Near To End A Leading Diagonal And It Could Start a PullbackMay 14, 2023 | msn.comFormer FSA Commissioner Becomes "President of Sony FG! Unprecedented descent from heaven raises questions about corporate structureMay 12, 2023 | msn.comNevada considers tax credits to lure Sony, film industry to Las VegasMay 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSony Electronics Launches New Xperia® 1 V SmartphoneMay 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comSony Group Corp. ADR underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWarner Music Group Corp.: Warner Music Earnings: Weak Streaming Growth Weighs on Results and SharesMay 8, 2023 | msn.comSony’s $60 XB100 Is the Bluetooth Speaker of the SummerMay 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSony Electronics Launches Two New Wireless Speakers, the Powerful Party Speaker SRS-XV800 and the Compact SRS-XB100See More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive SONY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sony Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address SONY Company Calendar Last Earnings4/28/2023Today5/21/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2023Fiscal Year End3/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Household audio & video equipment Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Discretionary Current SymbolNYSE:SONY CUSIPN/A CIK313838 Webwww.sony.com Phone(136) 748-2111Fax813-6748-2061Employees108,900Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$110.00 High Stock Price Forecast$118.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$102.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+12.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.54 Trailing P/E Ratio17.69 Forward P/E Ratio16.58 P/E Growth3.54Net Income$6.93 billion Net Margins8.08% Pretax Margin10.23% Return on Equity13.43% Return on Assets3.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.24 Current Ratio0.62 Quick Ratio0.46 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.54 trillion Price / Sales0.01 Cash Flow$11.89 per share Price / Cash Flow8.24 Book Value$43.71 per share Price / Book2.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,233,982,000Free Float1,147,603,000Market Cap$120.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.06 Key ExecutivesKenichiro YoshidaChairman & Chief Executive OfficerHiroki TotokiPresident, COO, CFO & DirectorTsuyoshi KoderaHead-Information Systems & SecurityMakoto ToyodaChief Information Officer & Executive OfficerHiroaki KitanoChief Technology OfficerKey CompetitorsNetflixNASDAQ:NFLXComcastNASDAQ:CMCSAWalt DisneyNYSE:DISActivision BlizzardNASDAQ:ATVIMarriott InternationalNASDAQ:MARView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipNew York State Common Retirement FundBought 2,824 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.011%Thrivent Financial for LutheransSold 2,057 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.077%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 1,071 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.001%Advisory Services Network LLCSold 2,198 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.001%KB Financial Partners LLCBought 322 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions SONY Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sony Group stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sony Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SONY shares. View SONY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Sony Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Sony Group's stock. Their SONY share price forecasts range from $102.00 to $118.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $110.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 12.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SONY or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SONY shares performed in 2023? Sony Group's stock was trading at $76.28 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SONY shares have increased by 28.5% and is now trading at $98.01. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Sony Group? Sony Group saw a decrease in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,680,000 shares, a decrease of 17.2% from the March 31st total of 2,030,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 751,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Sony Group's Short Interest. When is Sony Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, August 4th 2023. View our SONY earnings forecast. How were Sony Group's earnings last quarter? Sony Group Co. (NYSE:SONY) issued its earnings results on Friday, April, 28th. The company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.22. The company earned $23.17 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.99 billion. Sony Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.43% and a net margin of 8.08%. What ETFs hold Sony Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) stock in their portfolio include Subversive Metaverse ETF (PUNK), ProShares Metaverse ETF (VERS), Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF (AVIV), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF (GAMR), First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process ETF (LEGR), Pacer Trendpilot International ETF (PTIN) and Avantis Responsible International Equity ETF (AVSD). Is Sony Group a good dividend stock? Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.38%. The dividend payout ratio is 6.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SONY will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.36% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. What guidance has Sony Group issued on next quarter's earnings? Sony Group issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, April, 28th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $84.93 billion-$84.93 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $90.07 billion. What is Sony Group's stock symbol? Sony Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SONY." Who are Sony Group's major shareholders? Sony Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Aristotle Capital Management LLC (0.96%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (0.43%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.36%), BlackRock Inc. (0.21%), Boston Partners (0.21%) and FMR LLC (0.17%). How do I buy shares of Sony Group? Shares of SONY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Sony Group's stock price today? One share of SONY stock can currently be purchased for approximately $98.01. How much money does Sony Group make? Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) has a market capitalization of $120.94 billion and generates $11.54 trillion in revenue each year. The company earns $6.93 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.54 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Sony Group have? The company employs 108,900 workers across the globe. How can I contact Sony Group? Sony Group's mailing address is 1-7-1 KONAN MINATO-KU, TOKYO M0, 108-0075. The official website for the company is www.sony.com. The company can be reached via phone at (136) 748-2111, via email at ir@sony.com, or via fax at 813-6748-2061. This page (NYSE:SONY) was last updated on 5/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Sony Group Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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