Sony (SONY) saw a decline of 0.67% in its latest trading session, closing at $20.77, trailing behind the broader market’s performance. While the S&P 500 gained 0.16%, the Dow rose by 0.25%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped slightly by 0.06%.
In the past month, Sony’s stock has fallen by 6.31%, underperforming both the Consumer Discretionary sector, which lost 6.18%, and the S&P 500, which dropped 2.7%.
The company’s upcoming financial results are a focal point for investors, with expectations of a significant decline in earnings. Sony is projected to report earnings of $0.26 per share, a 35% decrease from the same quarter last year. Analysts also predict a 7.05% year-over-year drop in revenue, estimating it at $23.59 billion.
For the fiscal year, Sony is expected to earn $1.21 per share, a modest 11.01% increase, but its revenue is forecast to fall by 2.32%, totaling $82.4 billion.
Despite the negative outlook, investors are keeping an eye on analysts’ revisions to these estimates. Positive revisions often indicate confidence in the company’s performance and could signal potential stock movement. Sony currently holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting an optimistic view from analysts, with its EPS estimate rising 3.85% over the last month.
Valuation-wise, Sony’s Forward P/E ratio of 17.1 is below the industry average of 23.57, suggesting the stock is trading at a discount. The company’s PEG ratio is 12.67, in line with the average for its industry, which is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector.
The Audio Video Production industry, where Sony operates, ranks in the top 4% of over 250 industries, according to Zacks’ Industry Rank. This positioning suggests that the industry as a whole is expected to perform better than many others in the market.
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