Sony Reports 8M PS5 Sales and 19% PlayStation Profit Rise in Q3 FY2025

Sony Group Corp. on Thursday reported strong growth in its gaming business, selling 8 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles in the October–December quarter of FY2025, even as year-on-year console sales declined. The company also posted a 19 percent jump in operating profit from its PlayStation unit, driven by higher software sales and a weaker yen.

Sony said overall operating profit for the quarter climbed 22 percent to ¥515 billion, exceeding market expectations and prompting the company to raise its full-year forecast by 8 percent to ¥1.54 trillion. Gains in the image sensor and music divisions, along with currency benefits, contributed significantly to the record quarterly performance. PS5 sales fell 16 percent compared to the same period last year, reflecting the console’s maturity as it enters its sixth year in the market. Despite this, Sony reported an increase in monthly active users on the PlayStation Network, indicating stronger engagement across its gaming ecosystem.

Operating profit at Sony’s gaming unit rose 19 percent to ¥140.8 billion during the quarter. The company attributed the growth to higher-margin software sales and favorable exchange rates, even as hardware momentum slowed. Sony also flagged broader industry challenges, including rising memory chip prices that could disrupt supply chains and push up consumer prices. Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao said the company has already secured sufficient memory supply for the upcoming year-end shopping season and will continue negotiations with suppliers to meet demand.

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Looking ahead, Sony expects its console business to receive a major boost from the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled for November. Industry analysts believe the title could drive one of the strongest sales quarters in PlayStation history.

The company also announced an expansion of its share buyback program, increasing it to as much as ¥150 billion from the previously planned ¥100 billion, signaling confidence in its long-term outlook.

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