Sony, which released its earnings projections for the business year through next March for the first time, said its net profit in the April-June period, however, surged 53.3 percent to
In the first quarter, Sony's operating profit fell 1.1 percent to
Sony said its sales of gaming software and subscription-based online services for PlayStation are expected to grow, but those of electronics products such as digital cameras and image sensors for smartphones are likely to decline due to weak personal consumption amid the pandemic.
The company said its production of music and movie content has been hampered by the spread of the virus and fewer releases will lower the bottom line.
Its full-year operating profit is projected to drop 26.7 percent to
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