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公司动态 - 索尼公司宣布即将进行股票分割，具体为5比1的美国存托凭证(ADR)分割，预计在10月1日生效 [2] - 索尼计划提高其股息支付比例，从32%增加到2026财年的40%，但未具体说明每股支付金额 [5] - 索尼还承诺实施一项大规模的股票回购计划，金额高达2500亿日元（约合17亿美元），但未提供更多细节 [6] 财务表现 - 索尼的股息支付为半年一次，上一财年每股ADR支付了40日元和45日元，股息收益率仅为0.7% [4] - 尽管索尼承诺增加股息，但其股息收益率可能不会显著提高，因为其基础较低 [7] 市场表现 - 索尼预计其PlayStation 5的销售将显著下降，且在其他主要产品类别中并非明显的市场领导者 [8] - 索尼的五年PEG比率接近4，对于一个增长缓慢的公司来说，这显得较为昂贵 [8]

Sony will not submit another bid for Paramount Global as "it does not fit well with our strategy," according to the president of the Japan-based PlayStation maker. Hiroki Totoki, who also serves as Sony's chief operating officer and chief financial officer, told investors on an earnings call Wednesday that his firm will not make another proposal for the entertainment conglomerate, which is controlled by Shari Redstone's holding company National Amusements. The media heiress struck a deal last month to sell ...

Sony Group Corporation (SONY) reported first-quarter fiscal 2024 net income per share (on a GAAP basis) of ¥189.43 ($1.22) per share, increasing from ¥175.67 reported in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted net income came in at ¥231.6 billion compared with ¥217.5 billion in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly total revenues grew 2% year over year to ¥3,011.6 billion ($19.3 billion). The upside resulted from healthy growth across G&NS, Music, Pictures, ET&S and I&SS segments, offset by a contraction in the financia ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 合并销售额增加12%至2.574[ph]亿日元,营业利润增加50.6亿日元至249.1亿日元 [8] - 合并销售额增加2%至3.116万亿日元,营业利润增加26.1亿日元至279.1亿日元,净利润增加14.1亿日元至231.6亿日元 [9] - 预计合并销售额增加2%至12.610万亿日元,营业利润增加35亿日元至1.310万亿日元,净利润增加55亿日元至980亿日元 [12] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 G&NS业务 - 销售额增加12%至864.9亿日元,营业利润增加16亿日元至65.2亿日元 [13] - 预计全年销售额增加120亿日元至4.320万亿日元,营业利润增加10亿日元至320亿日元 [14] - 月活用户达116万,同比增长7%,总游戏时长也增加8% [15] 音乐业务 - 销售额增加23%至442亿日元,营业利润增加12.5亿日元至85.9亿日元 [17] - 预计全年销售额增加50亿日元至1.740万亿日元,营业利润增加15亿日元至330亿日元 [19] - 录音音乐流媒体收入同比增长5%,音乐出版同比增长20% [19] 影视业务 - 销售额增加5%至337.3亿日元,营业利润减少4.7亿日元至11.3亿日元 [24] - 预计全年销售额增加40亿日元至1.520万亿日元,营业利润增加5亿日元至125亿日元 [24] - Crunchyroll付费用户超过1500万 [27] 电子和半导体业务 - 销售额增加5%至600.9亿日元,营业利润增加8.4亿日元至64.1亿日元 [29] - 预计全年销售额增加50亿日元至2.420万亿日元,营业利润维持190亿日元不变 [30] - 图像传感器销售额增加21%至353.5亿日元,营业利润增加23.9亿日元至36.6亿日元 [35] - 预计全年图像传感器销售额增加10亿日元至1.850万亿日元,营业利润增加5亿日元至275亿日元 [36] 金融服务业务 - 销售额减少34%至448.6亿日元,营业利润减少24.5亿日元至30亿日元 [39] - 预计全年销售额和营业利润维持不变,分别为910亿日元和145亿日元 [40] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 中国电视市场大幅收缩,数码相机市场包括解决方案大幅增长 [31] - 全球智能手机市场呈现缓慢但稳定的复苏态势,价格区间分化加剧 [36] - 全球音乐流媒体和音乐出版市场分别同比增长10%和11% [20] - 美国电影院票房收入仍比上年低20%左右,但6月以来有所好转 [25] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司正在进行成本结构和业务组合优化的重组,以提高效率 [51][52][53] - 公司正在加强IP战略,但具体IP收益占比目标难以确定 [55][57] - 公司正在关注多元化人才,以增强抗风险能力 [65] - 公司正在密切关注地缘政治风险,并采取灵活的价格调整等措施应对汇率波动 [107][108] - 公司在新兴市场如印度、拉丁美洲等持续投资布局,以抓住市场增长机遇 [21][22][23] - 公司正在优化图像传感器产能,并采取多项措施提高盈利能力 [38] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 公司对当前汇率波动和经济下行风险表示高度关切,但将密切监控并采取必要行动 [5][6] - 公司认为娱乐业务相对抗宏观经济影响,但仍需谨慎应对各类风险 [45][46] - 公司将努力实现中期经营计划的业绩目标,并定期更新进展情况 [46][47] - 公司认为人寿保险业务仍有较大增长空间,但需进一步加强对市场波动风险的管理 [41][42][43] 其他重要信息 - 公司开始披露经调整后的净利润作为关键业绩指标 [44] - 公司计划将总股东回报率提高至40% [94] - 公司目前合并股东权益比率超过50%,将继续优化资本结构 [94][95] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Unidentified Analyst 提问** 关于游戏业务重组的计划 [50] **Hiroki Totoki 回答** 公司正在进行成本结构和业务组合优化的重组,以提高效率 [51][52][53] 问题2 **Unidentified Analyst 提问** 关于公司的IP战略和未来发展方向 [55] **Hiroki Totoki 回答** 公司正在加强IP战略,但具体IP收益占比目标难以确定 [55][57] 问题3 **Unidentified Analyst 提问** 关于公司应对当前经济环境和汇率波动的措施 [102] **Hiroki Totoki 回答** 公司正在密切关注地缘政治风险,并采取灵活的价格调整等措施应对汇率波动 [104][106][107][108]

The Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, US on Monday, April 29, 2024. Sony's finance chief on Wednesday said the Japanese technology and media giant will not reconsider a fresh bid for film and TV production group Paramount Global. Sony currently has no plans to submit a revised offer for Paramount, said Hiroki Totoki, the company's chief financial officer. In a response to a question during Sony's fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation, Totoki said that an acquisition of Paramount "does not f ...

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in its video game, music and image sensor sectors. Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in its video game, music and im ...

Sony Pictures Entertainment posted first quarter operating incoming of $73M, down over 36% year-on-year on a U.S. dollar basis. Revenues also slipped 7% from $2.32B to $2.17B for the three months ended June 30, 2024, despite the performances of films such as The Garfield Movie and Bad Boys: Ride or Die and growth in streaming subs. Overall, Tokyo-based Sony pointed to a reduced number of theatrical releases and new TV season launches for the financial drops, but noted anime streamer Crunchyroll had swelled ...

Sony reported a 10% jump in operating profit in the fiscal first quarter, beating analyst expectations. Here's how Sony did in the June quarter versus LSEG consensus estimates: Revenue: 3.01 trillion yen ($20.5 billion) versus 2.8 trillion yen expected. That marked a 2% rise from the same period a year ago. Operating profit: 279.11 billion yen versus 275.35 billion yen expected. That was up 10% year-over-year. It comes after the Japanese consumer electronics power house reported a disappointing full-year 20 ...

Muted consumer discretionary spending amid weak global macroeconomic conditions is a concern for the Zacks Audio Video Production industry participants. A highly-promotional environment and stiff competition from importers of comparatively low-priced devices are denting margins. Online accessibility of recording equipment and the availability of distribution channels on the Internet are additional headwinds. Nonetheless, industry participants are concentrating on the premium segment of the branded products ...