Sony Lifts Profit Outlook to ¥1.43 Trillion as ‘Demon Slayer’ and Image Sensors Power Q2; PS5 Shipments Hit 3.9M
Sony raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 8% to ¥1.43 trillion after strong September-quarter results, citing surging anime-driven music revenue and higher demand for smartphone image sensors. Quarterly operating income rose 10% to ¥429.0 billion, while net income climbed 7% to ¥311.4 billion. Shares gained after the announcement. Full-year sales guidance now stands at ¥12.0 trillion.