Sony's decision to cease making physical game discs starting in 2028 has been met with strong backlash. Hideo Kojima, developer of the Metal Gear franchise, said he was saddened by the news.

Sony Group Corporation (SONY) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4
while the company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.20, the TTM net margin of -2.62% and extreme earnings volatility warrant a cautious wait-and-see approach.
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 8, 2026 | $0.09vs $0.13-30.1% | $19.4Bvs $18.4B+5.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.41vs $0.33+24.2% | $23.7Bvs $23.5B+0.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.37vs $0.33+12.1% | $20.7Bvs $23.8B-13.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.30vs $0.24+25.0% | $18.1Bvs $20.7B-12.4% |
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Sony's decision to cease making physical game discs starting in 2028 has been met with strong backlash. Hideo Kojima, developer of the Metal Gear franchise, said he was saddened by the news.

While some collectors may plan to hoard their physical media, one Columbus gamer decided to liquidate his collection

Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most anticipated game of the year (and perhaps of the decade, given the agonizing wait since the franchise's last entry in 2013). But earlier this week, rumors started swirling that Rockstar Games would release the title via digital download only, with physical copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 being reduced to a box with a download code inside rather than a game disc.

Sony announced plans to discontinue physical PlayStation discs by 2028. The decision caused backlash among gamers worried about digital-only ownership and preservation.

With the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI only available as download, Sony is following suite

Key metrics vs top competitors for Sony Group Corporation (SONY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.40 | $126.43B | -60.22 | 2.12% | -2.62% | -4.06% | 0.69% | |
| $388.84 | $2.89T | 28.51 | 14.93% | 39.34% | 33.13% | — | |
| $26.12 | $65.49B | 90.07 | -5.15% | -5.79% | -5.92% | — | |
| $310.66 | $4.56T | 41.64 | 6.43% | 27.15% | 146.69% | — | |
| $205.44 | $51.41B | 58.53 | 0.91% | 11.78% | 14.19% | — | |
| $257.79 | $47.86B | -159.13 | 18.16% | -4.48% | -8.57% | — |
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Sony Group Corporation (SONY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) reported $12.60T in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 123% increase from $5.65T in 1997.
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) grew revenue by 2.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) reported a net loss of $343.55B for fiscal year 2026.
Yes, Sony Group Corporation (SONY) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.69%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) has a return on equity (ROE) of -4.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Sony Group Corporation (SONY) generated $1.53T in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.