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SONYSony Group CorporationSell5.8·$24.32+3.01%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Sony Group trades in a confirmed death-cross downtrend below all moving averages with RSI at 34 and burning cash at the operating level, but analysts see roughly 44% upside to consensus targets and the stock is near Bollinger lower-band technical support that has historically preceded reversals.

Thesis pillars

  • Fcf Negative Quality ConcernStable
  • Analyst Consensus Large UpsideDeteriorating
  • Low Short Interest Technical SupportImproving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Sony Group Corporation (SONY) Stock Analysis

Momentum Cont setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Technology · Consumer Electronics

Sell if holding. At $24.32, A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.0%; Negative news sentiment (-1.00).

Sony Group Corporation develops, designs, produces, manufactures, supplies, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial use in Japan, the United States, Europe, China, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company... Read more

$24.32+5.0% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#3 of 4 Consumer Electronics
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2424.84%
IncomeYield0.67%(5y avg 0.61%)Payout13.10%sustainable
Stop $23.05Target $25.50(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.3:1
Analyst target$30.00+23.4%4 analysts
$25.50our TP
$24.32price
$30.00mean
$23
$34

Sell if holding. At $24.32, A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.0%; Negative news sentiment (-1.00). Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 69, MACD bullish. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 83d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-08-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Nov 5, 202683d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong growth profile
Positive momentum
Risks
Thin upside margin: 5.0%
Negative news sentiment (-1.00)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)20.0
P/E (Fwd)19.8
Mkt Cap$138.2B
EV/EBITDA0.1
Profit Mgn-1.7%
ROE13.2%
Rev Growth8.2%
Beta0.76
Dividend0.67%
Rating analysts31

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.59bullish
IV43%normal

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
0.9
Bollinger
1.1
Gap
4.0
52w Position
6.1

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
1.3
Growth Rank
2.5
Value Rank
5.8
GatesA.R:R 0.3 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 7.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 83d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARMomentum ContSuitability: Moderate
RSI
69 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $20.58Resistance $24.67

Price Targets

$23
$26
A.Upside+5.0%
A.R:R0.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! asymmetry at 0.3 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-05 (83d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SONY stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $24.32, A.R:R 0.3:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 5.0%; Negative news sentiment (-1.00). Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 69, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $23.05. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SONY stock price target?

Take-profit target: $25.50 (+5.0% upside). Prior stop was $23.05. Stop-loss: $23.05.

What are the risks of investing in SONY?

Thin upside margin: 5.0%; Negative news sentiment (-1.00).

Is SONY overvalued or undervalued?

Sony Group Corporation trades at a P/E of 20.0 (forward 19.8). TrendMatrix value score: 6.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about SONY?

31 analysts cover SONY with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $30.

What does Sony Group Corporation do?Sony Group Corporation develops, designs, produces, manufactures, supplies, and sells electronic equipment,...

Sony Group Corporation develops, designs, produces, manufactures, supplies, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer, professional, and industrial use in Japan, the United States, Europe, China, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through Game & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, and Imaging & Sensing Solutions. It develops, designs, produces, manufactures, provides, and sells smartphones and image sensors; plans, produces, manufactures, and sells music software, performances and merchandise, song lyrics and music management, licensing, animation works, and game applications. The company is also involved in the production, acquisition, sale, and distribution of motion pictures and television programs; operates television networks and direct-to-consumer distribution services; insurance business, including life insurance and non-life insurance; internet banking; production and sale of digital software add-on content; manufacturing and sales of home video game consoles; and interchangeable lens, projectors, and medical equipment. It has a strategic partnership with TCL Electronics Holdings Limited in the home entertainment sector; and a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited for a strategic partnership regarding the development and manufacturing of image sensors. The company was formerly known as Sony Corporation and changed its name to Sony Group Corporation in April 2021. Sony Group Corporation was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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