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Sony (SONY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$26.32 +0.78 (+3.07%)
Closing price 06/27/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Sony - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sony in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SONY.

Consensus Price Target

$28.00
6.37% Upside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Sony, the average price target is $28.00. The highest price target for SONY is $33.00, while the lowest price target for SONY is $23.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.37% from the current price of $26.32.
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SONY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/29/24 to 6/29/25
1 Month Ago
5/30/24 to 5/30/25
3 Months Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
1 Year Ago
6/30/23 to 6/29/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$28.00$28.00$28.00$4.32
Forecasted Upside6.37% Upside6.18% Upside10.08% Upside27.13% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

SONY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SONY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Sony Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSonyConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.61
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.37% Upside120.14% Upside12.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/7/2025Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Peter Supino
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/25/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
M. Munakata
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Initiated CoverageBuy
2/20/2025Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Martin Yang
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $33.00+32.98%
1/16/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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D. Dai
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
10/11/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$107.00 ➝ $23.00+20.99%
9/18/2024Daiwa America
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R. Department
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
2/15/2024Macquarie
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral
10/16/2023Benchmark
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 Initiated CoverageBuy

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Should I Buy Sony Stock? SONY Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Sony pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Sony
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sony Group Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $25, which is near its 12-month high of $26.95, indicating strong market performance and potential for further growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Sony Group Co., suggesting positive sentiment and potential upside in the stock price.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $159 billion, reflecting its strong position in the electronics market and stability as an investment.
  • Recent analyst reports indicate a target price of $28, which presents a favorable opportunity for investors looking for capital appreciation.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio around 21, the stock is reasonably valued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive option for growth-oriented investors.

Sony
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Sony Group Co. for these reasons:

  • The P/E/G ratio is relatively high at 12.30, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its growth rate, potentially leading to lower returns.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "hold," suggest that there may be concerns about the company's short-term performance.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.96, indicating that it may not be as stable as other investments in the market.
  • Competition in the electronics sector is fierce, and any significant market shifts could impact Sony Group Co.'s profitability and market share.
  • While the stock has performed well recently, there is always the risk of market corrections that could negatively affect the stock price.

SONY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Sony is $28.00, with a high forecast of $33.00 and a low forecast of $23.00.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sony in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SONY shares.

According to analysts, Sony's stock has a predicted upside of 6.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Sony has been rated by research analysts at Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Sony more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Sony is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SONY compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SONY) was last updated on 6/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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