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Sony raises 2025-26 profit forecast to $7.2 billion despite PS5 sales drop and chip shortages.
Sony raised its 2025-26 profit forecast to 1.13 trillion yen ($7.2 billion), citing a weaker yen and strong performance in music, gaming, and imaging divisions, despite a 16% drop in PlayStation 5 sales and a global memory chip shortage.
The company reported an 11% profit increase in the third quarter and expects a 20.6% rise in operating profit.
Rising chip costs, driven by AI demand, may delay the PlayStation 6 launch to mid-2028.
The upcoming release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" in 2026 is seen as key to sustaining PS5 sales.
Sony is shifting focus to higher-margin areas like entertainment and imaging, spinning off its TV business with TCL, while consumer electronics and film remain stagnant.
The impact of U.S. tariffs is still estimated at 50 billion yen.
Sony eleva la previsión de ganancias para 2025-26 a $ 7.2 mil millones a pesar de la caída de las ventas de PS5 y la escasez de chips.