<p>Sony Group Corporation reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year 2025, with operating income margin at 12.5%, up 0.6 points. Income before income taxes for the quarter reached JPY 1.55 trillion, a 6% increase. Net income attributable to shareholders was JPY 1.13 trillion, representing an 8% increase. Operating cash flow for the period totaled JPY 1.63 trillion, up 9%. By business segment, the Game &amp; Network Services (G&amp;NS) division reported sales of JPY 4.63 trillion and operating income of JPY 510 billion. The Music segment achieved sales of JPY 2.05 trillion and operating income of JPY 445 billion. The Pictures segment recorded sales of JPY 1.5 trillion and operating income of JPY 125 billion. The Entertainment, Technology &amp; Services (ET&amp;S) segment posted sales of JPY 2.3 trillion and operating income of JPY 160 billion. During the period, Sony Group Corporation completed a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc., classifying the Financial Services business as a discontinued operation from the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. This change reflects the company’s ongoing portfolio management and focus on its core entertainment and technology businesses. The company also revised upward its income before income taxes forecast for the fiscal year, highlighting positive developments in its main business segments. Sony Group Corporation announced a planned year-end dividend per share of JPY 12.5, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY 25, an increase of JPY 5 year-on-year. Sony Group Corporation continues to monitor foreign exchange rates closely, with assumptions for the fourth quarter set at approximately JPY 145 per US dollar and JPY 164 per euro. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Sony Group Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on February 05, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

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- Sony Group Corporation reported Q3 financial results for fiscal year 2025, showing a 6% increase in income before income taxes at JPY 1.55 trillion.  
- The company completed a partial spin-off of Sony Financial Group Inc., focusing on its core entertainment and technology businesses, while revising its income forecast upward.  
- A planned year-end dividend of JPY 12.5 per share was announced, increasing the annual dividend to JPY 25, alongside monitoring foreign exchange rates for future projections.

Sony reports Q3 FY2025 net income of JPY 1.13 trillion, up 8%