Sony Group(US:SONY) Ge Long Hui·2025-11-21 09:45Core Viewpoint - Sony's stock rebounded over 3.4% to $28.7 following an upgrade from Nomura Securities, which raised its investment rating from "Neutral" to "Buy" and increased the target price from 4,700 JPY to 5,300 JPY, along with an upward revision of the earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The growth in PS Plus membership and Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) has led to an expansion in the profitability of Sony's network services [1] - The renewal of music streaming contracts has also contributed to revenue growth, indicating a strong performance in the entertainment sector [1] - The gaming and music segments are expected to maintain high profitability levels moving forward [1] Group 2: Box Office Success - Sony's subsidiary Aniplex and Toho announced that the global box office for the animated film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Attack" has reached 106.3 billion JPY, setting a record for global box office earnings for a Japanese film [1]