Sony vs. Nintendo: The 2025 Showdown – Which Stock Is the Playtime Winner?
Nintendo’s shares surged to record highs in August 2025, up about 39% year-to-date, while Sony gained roughly 19%. Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch broke sales records with 3.5 million units sold in four days. Sony posted FY2024 operating profit of ¥1.4 trillion and continues to expand in music and film. Analysts remain broadly positive on both stocks, though some have turned cautious on Nintendo after its rally.
