Sony also reported strong software sales, despite a lack of high profile titles, with investors looking to upcoming releases this year to support consumer demand. “Game margins

The revised forecast now expects total sales of 13.2 trillion yen ($86 billion), operating profit of 1.34 billion yen ($8.7 million) and net income of 1.8 trillion yen ($12 billion), up 4%, 2% and 10% from the previous guidance,

Sony Group Corporation turned in a strong third quarter for 2024, riding high on gaming and music while its film unit faced headwinds.

Sony's shares jumped 9% in morning trading in Tokyo on Friday after the technology and entertainment conglomerate reported strong results at its games and music divisions. Sony's gaming unit reported a 37% jump in quarterly profit and PlayStation 5 sales of 9.

Sony (NYSE: SONY) shares soared 9% in Tokyo on Friday following strong earnings from its gaming and music divisions. The companys PlayStation 5 saw impressive sales of 9.4 million units during the holiday season,