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(RTTNews) - Japanese conglomerate Sony Group Corp. (SON.L, SNE) reported Thursday higher profit and sales in its third quarter, and raised fiscal 2025 outlook.
In Japan, Sony shares were gaining around 0.21 percent to trade at 3,352.00 yen.
In the third quarter, net income attributable to stockholders from continuous operations grew 11 percent to 377.3 billion yen from last year's 341.1 billion yen. Earnings per share grew to 62.82 yen from 56.42 yen last year.
Operating income climbed 22 percent to 515 billion yen from 423.0 billion yen a year ago.
Sales grew 1 percent to 3.71 trillion yen from 3.69 trillion yen a year earlier.
For the nine month ended December 31, net income attributable grew 12.4 percent year-over-year to 947.78 billion yen or 157.23 yen per share, operating income grew 21 percent to 1.28 trillion yen, and total sales from continuing operations increased 2.3 percent to 9.44 trillion yen.
Looking ahead to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company now expects net income attributable to stockholders to grow 5.9 percent year-over-year to 1.13 trillion yen. Operating income is projected to rise 20.6 percent year-over-year to 1.54 trillion yen, and revenues are expected to rise 2.2 percent from last year to 12.30 trillion yen.
The company previously expected net income attributable to stockholders to decline 1.6 percent year-over-year to 1.05 trillion yen. Operating income wass projected to rise 12 percent to 1.43 trillion yen, while revenues were expected to edge down 0.3 percent from last year to 12 trillion yen.
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Sony Group Q3 Results Climb, Lifts FY25 Outlook

Sony Group Corporation SONY is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on Feb. 5, 2026.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 34 cents per share, down 17% from the year-ago figure. The consensus estimate for revenues is $23.9 billion, implying a 17.5% decline from the prior-year actuals.
The company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average surprise being 36.9%.
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In the past year, the stock has gained 1.1% against the Zacks Audio Video Production industry’s fall of 0.5%.
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Key Segments to Watch
Strong momentum in Game & Network Services (G&NS), Music and Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) units amid a slowdown in the Pictures and Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) is likely to have driven Sony’s revenue trajectory in the fiscal third quarter. The G&NS segment is on a steady track, driven by the continued growth of PlayStation 5 in both active users and user spending. PlayStation’s monthly active users rose 3% year over year in September to 119 million.
Game software and network services sales are expected to have increased in the to-be-reported quarter, driven by more users moving to higher service tiers and stronger first-party game releases. Sony plans to build on this momentum to support long-term, profitable growth and invest in shaping the future of play. The company expects steady growth in revenues and profit from network services as the PS5 user base expands. Key goals include increasing revenues from PlayStation Plus and maximizing PlayStation Store earnings through personalization and pricing optimization.
Sony Music continues to benefit from steady streaming growth and a deep content library, while Sony Pictures’ performance will hinge on box office trends and licensing revenue. It plans to expand its Music business in emerging markets like Latin America, India and parts of Europe, where streaming adoption is rising through organic growth and acquisitions. The company is investing in music catalogs, talent discovery and partnerships with local labels, while expanding IP via biopics, documentaries and live events. Sony Music Group also strengthened digital platform ties, signing new licensing deals with Spotify and supporting responsible AI use that protects artists and songwriters.
Furthermore, Sony is strengthening its businesses through accretive acquisitions and joint ventures. In October 2025, it acquired STATSports, adding real-time athlete tracking and performance analytics. Integrated with Hawk-Eye and KinaTrax, the deal enhances Sony’s sports data platform and is expected to drive faster growth across its sports portfolio. The I&SS sales are likely to have been led by higher image sensor sales for mobiles and cameras. Stronger image sensor sales and tighter cost control by cutting low-profit areas and focusing resources on key priorities are driving profitability.
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However, for the second half of the fiscal year, an uncertain business environment has persisted, and it expects to operate cautiously, with only modest progress likely. A major North American customer is exploring alternative suppliers (including Korean chipmakers), which could adversely impact Sony’s market position if tariffs alter procurement patterns. While Sony is shifting hardware production for U.S. sales outside China, relocation and supply chain changes may affect costs and require flexible pricing strategies. In the imaging market, demand has weakened sharply in China after subsidies ended on June 30, 2025, and in the United States due to the drag from additional tariffs.
Also, businesses with significant U.S. dollar- and euro-denominated expenses, such as Game & Network Services and Electronics, are likely to be more exposed to forex swings.
Key Business Highlights
In January 2026, Sony introduced the LinkBuds Clip Truly Wireless Open Earbuds, a new category of open-clip earbuds designed to let users enjoy music while staying fully aware of their surroundings. Built for everyday life, the LinkBuds Clip redefines personal audio by blending immersive sound with natural environmental awareness, allowing users to hear traffic, conversations and announcements without removing their earbuds.
In December 2025, Sony partnered with Kakao Entertainment to explore collaborations using Sony’s immersive 360 Reality Audio, including joint content production.
In October 2025, Sony India launched the new FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS, the first medium telephoto macro lens in its G Master series. Designed for (Alpha) E-mount cameras, it offers 1.4x magnification, advanced stabilization and improved handling for exceptional precision and creative versatility.
Sony has announced its entry into INZONE gaming peripherals. The new lineup includes keyboards, mice, mouse pads, wired earphones and headphones, optimized with insights from Fnatic players for core and pro esports gamers.
Sony partnered with Smart Eye AB, a global pioneer in Interior Sensing AI and Driver Monitoring Systems, to integrate Smart Eye’s advanced sensing and biometric authentication software with Sony’s newly launched IMX775 RGB-IR image sensor. The initiative aims to address key global automotive safety regulations while enabling a new level of secure, personalized in-vehicle experiences.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Sony this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is not the case here.
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Zacks Rank: SONY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Stocks With the Favorable Combination
Here are three stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right elements to post an earnings beat in this reporting cycle.
Trimble Inc. TRMB, slated to release fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 10, has an Earnings ESP of +1.91% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Trimble’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at 96 cents per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 7.9%. TRMB has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 7.4%.
Under Armour, Inc. UAA has an Earnings ESP of +68.75% and sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. UAA is slated to release quarterly figures on Feb. 6. The consensus estimate for Under Armour’s third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at a loss of 2 cents per share, implying a decline of 125% from the year-ago quarter’s actual. UAA has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 44.5%.
Ralph Lauren RL currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.53% and a Zacks Rank of 2. RL is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2026 results on Feb. 5. The consensus estimate for Ralph Lauren’s earnings is pegged at $5.78 per share, implying a 19.9% jump from the year-ago quarter. The consensus mark for earnings has moved up 1% in the past 30 days. RL has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 9.8%.
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Sony's Q3 Earnings on Deck: Can Gaming Strength Offset FX Volatility?

GoPro, Inc. (GPRO) and ASUS have jointly introduced the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition laptop, a first-of-its-kind co-branded device purpose-built for today’s mobile content creators. More than a branding collaboration, the partnership delivers a laptop designed around real GoPro creator workflows, simplifying the transition from action capture to editing on the go without requiring changes in tools or setup. The ProArt GoPro Edition will be available globally beginning in the first quarter, with U.S. availability at select retailers in Spring 2026.
The ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition features a sleek black metal finish and a 13-inch touchscreen housed in a versatile 360-degree convertible chassis that supports laptop, tablet and tent modes. This flexibility allows creators to monitor footage, sketch ideas, or edit content wherever they are. Measuring just 15.8 mm in thinness and weighing only 1.39 kg, the ultra-portable device is built for travel and durability, with a protective sleeve included. Even the packaging has been thoughtfully designed to double as a carrying case for GoPro cameras and accessories, reinforcing its go-anywhere ethos.
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Built with AI-powered performance at its core, the laptop enables smooth previewing, editing and enhancement of high-resolution and 360-degree GoPro footage. Leveraging local AI acceleration and GoPro MAX2’s AI-based 360-degree footage classification, creators can work faster with reduced rendering and processing delays, supporting generative video creation and rapid content turnaround.
The device also introduces an integrated GoPro workflow through StoryCube, the first Windows application to combine GoPro Cloud access with advanced 360-degree video management. StoryCube automates syncing, AI-driven media sorting and organization, while a dedicated GoPro hotkey provides one-tap access to GoPro Player for instant playback and basic editing of standard and 360-degree content. Together, the hardware and software form a centralized creative hub that removes manual steps between capture and publishing.
By unifying capture, cloud connectivity and AI-assisted editing into a single platform, the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition signals a new era of creator-centric computing, technology designed to adapt to how creators think and work. Looking ahead, ASUS and GoPro plan to build on this collaboration with future initiatives aimed at empowering the global creator community and enabling authentic storytelling across multiple formats.
GoPro’s focus on product innovation to boost customer interest and business diversification is a bright spot. The company looks forward to rolling out a broader, more diversified lineup of hardware and software products in 2026. GoPro’s 2026 lineup includes the new GP3 processor, marking a major step up from the current GP2-based cameras. GP3 will elevate GoPro’s performance and set a new benchmark for the industry. The company's priorities remain managing operating expenses, safeguarding IP and introducing new products. It believes these efforts will drive a return to unit and revenue growth and enhance profitability.
For this year, the company expects to achieve year-over-year growth in both units and revenues each quarter, supported by its current product lineup and upcoming launches. Subscription ARPU is expected to grow 5%, ending 2026 with 2–2.4 million subscribers.
GPRO’s Zacks Rank & Stock Price Performance
Currently, GoPro has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). GPRO’s shares have surged 34.5% in the past year compared with the Audio Video Production industry’s growth of 21.5%.
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Key Picks From the Consumer Discretionary Space
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Sony Group Corporation (SONY), The Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODI) and Hasbro, Inc. (HAS). SONY sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) while BODI & HAS carry a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Sony’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 36.86%. In the last reported quarter, SONY delivered an earnings surprise of 6.06%. Its shares have jumped 23.9% in the past year.
Beachbody’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 76.09%. In the last reported quarter, BODI delivered an earnings surprise of 194.44%. Its shares have soared 64.8% in the past year.
HAS’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 36.04%. In the last reported quarter, Hasbro delivered an earnings surprise of 1.2%. Its shares have surged 58.9% in the past year.
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Key Points
Dogecoin's price moves based on nothing more than short bursts of market excitement and pessimism.
It would take an almost impossible combination of factors for Dogecoin’s price to soar.
Instead of fixating on the next year, investors are better off thinking about the long term.
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) might be one of the most volatile assets on planet Earth. It has periods where it skyrockets quickly, then comes crashing down. The highest price this meme coin ever reached was just under $0.74 in May 2021, during the cryptocurrency market boom in the spring of that year. It has generally been in a downward spiral since that record level. Dogecoin is now trading 82% below the peak.
But that doesn't prevent its biggest bulls from setting lofty targets for next year. Can Dogecoin reach the $1 mark in 2026? It's possible, but not probable.
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Hype is what influences Dogecoin's price
Markets these days are structured totally differently than in the past. Dogecoin is proof of this, as having a strong community of supporters might be the only thing keeping it relevant.
Dogecoin was created as a joke alternative to Bitcoin, with no true purpose other than that. But as an early entrant to the crypto world, it attracted fans that have carried the price. Nonetheless, Dogecoin's price moves based on short bursts of heightened interest. But what goes up has typically come down fast, which becomes clear when we look at Dogecoin's historical price chart.
Thinking through a best-case scenario makes things crystal clear
If Dogecoin's price does reach $1, it would imply a market cap of $152 billion. That is not insignificant. At that market cap, Dogecoin would rival the valuations of companies like Sony, Capital One, and Unilever.
But what would it take to get to this point? To put it simply, there would need to be an unprecedented surge in demand for Dogecoin tokens. This would introduce immense amounts of capital, which could rapidly drive up the price.
There are already Dogecoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market. These started launching more than a year ago. We're past the initial phase of excitement, so this catalyst has already played out and is now in the rearview mirror.
Perhaps Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk will post on social media site X (formerly Twitter) that he will deeply integrate Dogecoin into the operations of his various businesses. Or maybe he will announce a new venture whose primary goal is to boost adoption of Dogecoin. This could help jump-start the price.
Macro conditions might result in market exuberance. Additionally, Dogecoin's developer community might come up with some game-changing innovations that make the blockchain more compelling for a variety of use cases.
Even if all of these factors happened in the coming months, an outcome I view as having almost no chance of happening, Dogecoin still would probably fail to hit $1 next year.
Investors should avoid short-term price targets
While Dogecoin's bulls want the token's price to soar 673% during the next year to get to $1 before the end of 2026, this outcome just isn't in the cards without what amounts to a miracle. It's smart to temper expectations. Dogecoin's best days might be behind it.
And when it comes to having the right mindset, investors shouldn't look to buy stocks or cryptocurrencies with only a 12-month time horizon. The best strategy is to focus on the long term, paying attention to the quality of the assets in question instead of trying to predict price movements, a tempting activity that is largely a waste of time.
Dogecoin remains a dangerous gamble. If you're looking to take on more risk in your portfolio -- within reason -- there are lots of growth stocks to choose from. And in the world of crypto, Bitcoin is the best digital asset to own.
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The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alphabet Inc., Tesla, Inc. and Sony Group Corp., as well as two micro-cap stocks Tredegar Corp. and CVD Equipment Corp. The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Alphabet’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past year (+63.8% vs. +59%). The company is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure initiatives, Google Cloud and Search. Google Cloud ended the third quarter of 2025 with $155 billion in backlog, up 46% sequentially.
The number of new Google Cloud Platform customers increased by roughly 34% year over year, and 70% of Google Cloud customers now use Alphabet’s AI products. In Q3 2025, revenues from products built on Alphabet’s generative AI models (Gemini, Imagen, Veo, Chirp and Lyria) grew more than 200% year-over-year, reflecting accelerating adoption.
Search is benefiting from AI Overviews and AI Mode that has driven growth in overall queries. YouTube is benefiting from the growing demand for shorts. However, stiff competition in cloud computing has been concerning.
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Shares of Tesla shares have gained +11.3% over the past year against the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry’s gain of +13.9%. The company set a new delivery record in Q3, but much of it came from buyers rushing to claim the expiring $7,500 EV tax credit. With incentives withdrawn and competition from Chinese EV makers intensifying, Q4 deliveries are expected to drop.
Automotive margins are expected to be under pressure. Still, there are a few bright spots. The Energy Generation & Storage unit is thriving, and the Supercharger network continues to expand. Tesla’s robotaxi service, launched in June, is currently operational in Austin and San Francisco. Encouragingly, Tesla recently started driverless robotaxi tests.
That said, while the company’s big pivot into artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving and robotics bode well, these projects could take years to yield meaningful results. For now, the stock warrants a neutral stance.
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Sony’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Audio Video Production industry over the past year (+26.5% vs. +24.4%). The company’s performance is driven by continued strength in the Game & Network Services (G&NS), Music and Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) units amid softness in the Pictures and Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S).
Rising PS engagements buoy G&NS, while Music rides on higher streaming in Recorded Music and Publishing. I&SS is led by higher image sensor sales for mobiles and cameras. Stronger image sensor sales and tighter cost control by cutting low-profit areas and focusing resources on key priorities are driving profitability in fiscal 2025.
The sports business gained momentum with the STATSports buyout. Combining its data with Hawk-Eye and KinaTrax is likely to deliver top-tier sports analytics and drive overall growth. However, business volatility in the second half, along with a slowdown in the imaging market, remains a worry.
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Shares of Tredegar have underperformed the Zacks Chemical - Plastic industry over the past year (-1.6% vs. +23.8%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $261.48 million is facing risks which include elevated corporate costs, high customer concentration in PE Films, rising working capital, and volatile earnings, historically marked by large impairments and restructuring charges.
Nevertheless, Tredegar posted a strong Q3 2025 rebound, with Aluminum Extrusions EBITDA surging 172% YoY on higher volumes, improved pricing and cost controls. Net income swung to $7.1 million vs. a $3.4 million loss in Q3 2024, supported by stronger operating cash flow and reduced interest burden.
Despite 50% aluminum tariffs, the company maintained its market position through pricing flexibility and posted 34% YoY volume growth in specialty products. PE Films remained a stable cash contributor, with cost initiatives underway for 2026. Net debt dropped from $54.8 million to $36.2 million, aided by divestiture proceeds, improving financial flexibility.
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CVD Equipment’s shares have gained +9.3% over the past six months against the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry’s gain of +10.5%. This microcap company with a market capitalization of $21.30 million is positioned for long-term growth in advanced materials for aerospace, silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics and EV batteries, supported by differentiated CVD/CVI platforms.
Aerospace adoption of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is a key tailwind, with CVV’s systems embedded in propulsion programs and supported by repeat orders. In power electronics, CVV is aligned with the industry shift to 200mm SiC wafers driven by EV electrification, while PowderCoat systems expand exposure to silicon anodes.
Recent margin improvement and a restructuring plan targeting $2 million in annual cost savings from fiscal 2026 should enhance operating leverage. Risks include order volatility, customer concentration, billing delays, margin variability and outsourcing execution. Valuation reflects these risks but offers asymmetric upside if demand inflects.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Alphabet, Tesla, Sony, Tredegar and CVD Equipment

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) and Sony Group Corp. (SONY), as well as two micro-cap stocks Tredegar Corp. (TG) and CVD Equipment Corp. (CVV). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Alphabet’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past year (+63.8% vs. +59%). The company is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure initiatives, Google Cloud and Search. Google Cloud ended the third quarter of 2025 with $155 billion in backlog, up 46% sequentially.
The number of new Google Cloud Platform customers increased by roughly 34% year over year, and 70% of Google Cloud customers now use Alphabet’s AI products. In Q3 2025, revenues from products built on Alphabet’s generative AI models (Gemini, Imagen, Veo, Chirp and Lyria) grew more than 200% year-over-year, reflecting accelerating adoption.
Search is benefiting from AI Overviews and AI Mode that has driven growth in overall queries. YouTube is benefiting from the growing demand for shorts. However, stiff competition in cloud computing has been concerning.
(You can read the full research report on Alphabet here >>>)
Shares of Tesla shares have gained +11.3% over the past year against the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry’s gain of +13.9%. The company set a new delivery record in Q3, but much of it came from buyers rushing to claim the expiring $7,500 EV tax credit. With incentives withdrawn and competition from Chinese EV makers intensifying, Q4 deliveries are expected to drop.
Automotive margins are expected to be under pressure. Still, there are a few bright spots. The Energy Generation & Storage unit is thriving, and the Supercharger network continues to expand. Tesla’s robotaxi service, launched in June, is currently operational in Austin and San Francisco. Encouragingly, Tesla recently started driverless robotaxi tests.
That said, while the company’s big pivot into artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous driving and robotics bode well, these projects could take years to yield meaningful results. For now, the stock warrants a neutral stance.
(You can read the full research report on Tesla here >>>)
Sony’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Audio Video Production industry over the past year (+26.5% vs. +24.4%). The company’s performance is driven by continued strength in the Game & Network Services (G&NS), Music and Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) units amid softness in the Pictures and Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S).
Rising PS engagements buoy G&NS, while Music rides on higher streaming in Recorded Music and Publishing. I&SS is led by higher image sensor sales for mobiles and cameras. Stronger image sensor sales and tighter cost control by cutting low-profit areas and focusing resources on key priorities are driving profitability in fiscal 2025.
The sports business gained momentum with the STATSports buyout. Combining its data with Hawk-Eye and KinaTrax is likely to deliver top-tier sports analytics and drive overall growth. However, business volatility in the second half, along with a slowdown in the imaging market, remains a worry.
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Shares of Tredegar have underperformed the Zacks Chemical - Plastic industry over the past year (-1.6% vs. +23.8%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $261.48 million is facing risks which include elevated corporate costs, high customer concentration in PE Films, rising working capital, and volatile earnings, historically marked by large impairments and restructuring charges.
Nevertheless, Tredegar posted a strong Q3 2025 rebound, with Aluminum Extrusions EBITDA surging 172% YoY on higher volumes, improved pricing and cost controls. Net income swung to $7.1 million vs. a $3.4 million loss in Q3 2024, supported by stronger operating cash flow and reduced interest burden.
Despite 50% aluminum tariffs, the company maintained its market position through pricing flexibility and posted 34% YoY volume growth in specialty products. PE Films remained a stable cash contributor, with cost initiatives underway for 2026. Net debt dropped from $54.8 million to $36.2 million, aided by divestiture proceeds, improving financial flexibility.
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CVD Equipment’s shares have gained +9.3% over the past six months against the Zacks Manufacturing - General Industrial industry’s gain of +10.5%. This microcap company with a market capitalization of $21.30 million is positioned for long-term growth in advanced materials for aerospace, silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics and EV batteries, supported by differentiated CVD/CVI platforms.
Aerospace adoption of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is a key tailwind, with CVV’s systems embedded in propulsion programs and supported by repeat orders. In power electronics, CVV is aligned with the industry shift to 200mm SiC wafers driven by EV electrification, while PowderCoat systems expand exposure to silicon anodes.
Recent margin improvement and a restructuring plan targeting $2 million in annual cost savings from fiscal 2026 should enhance operating leverage. Risks include order volatility, customer concentration, billing delays, margin variability and outsourcing execution. Valuation reflects these risks but offers asymmetric upside if demand inflects.
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Key Points
ASML is the only provider of EUV lithography machines to the semiconductor industry worldwide.
It's positioned at the root of the global tech supply chain, with no real competitors.
Mark Twain once said, "When everyone is looking for gold, it's a good time to be in the pick-and-shovel business." Most of the prospectors who went west looking for gold went bust, but the person who sold those prospectors mining gear in St. Louis or Denver was rolling in dough.
If I asked you which company was the "pick-and-shovel" player in the tech industry, you'd probably guess Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). It makes sense; it's the largest chip manufacturer on the planet. But it's not; there's a company that even Taiwan Semiconductor needs for its own proverbial picks and shovels.
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It's called ASML (NASDAQ: ASML), and it has built a silent monopoly over the very root of the tech supply chain.
Going Dutch
Based in the Netherlands, ASML produces extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines. These machines, which run as much as $400 million new and are roughly the size of a bus, etch the patterns on semiconductor wafers that allow them to function in chips.
Lithography machines are used by every semiconductor manufacturer, and ASML has a near-monopoly on the industry, with 90% market share, per industry estimates. ASML does have a total monopoly on EUV systems, as its lithography industry peers Nikon and Canon only provide older KrF or krypton fluoride and I-line lithography.
If you want to make the most advanced chips in the world, you need ASML lithography machines. It took the company 30 years to develop its technology, and producing those machines is complicated, to say the least. So it's likely to be some time before anyone else comes out with a competitor.
Genuine monopolies like this are exceedingly rare. Let's take a look at ASML's financials to see the benefits of being the only game in town for ourselves.
Too expensive? Debatable.
As big as it is, ASML is not a fast-growth stock, but it is a steady growth stock capable of providing security for your portfolio. For Q3 2025, ASML's revenue totaled over 7 billion euros, flat from Q3 2024. Similarly, gross margin for the quarter remained relatively flat from the year-ago quarter. While net income and earnings per share got a bit of a bump over the prior year. However, more importantly, the company appears to have a substantial backlog, which should sustain revenue for the foreseeable future, as indicated by the table below.
ASML Key Financial Metrics
(in billions of euros)
Q3 2025
Q3 2024
Change
Net Sales
7,516
7,467
0.6%
Gross Margin
51.6%
50.8%
1.5%
Net Income
2,125
2,077
2.3%
EPS
5.49
5.28
3.9%
Net Bookings
5,399
2,633
105%
Now, on to valuation, which is a little confusing at first glance. ASML trades at a P/E of 40, which sounds high, especially compared to Canon at 24. But remember, ASML is one of one in the world of advanced lithography.
Canon and Nikon only compete with it in the lower-grade, older types of lithography. So, considering that, and that Nikon is trading at just shy of 65, ASML's valuation looks much better to me.
Couple that with the fact that ASML counts among its customers Intel, Samsung, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. Taiwan Semiconductor alone controls a 71% share of the global semiconductor manufacturing market, while Samsung occupies the No. 2 position with 8% market share.
And that means all the companies that outsource some or all of their semiconductor production to Taiwan Semiconductor are also reliant on ASML's lithography machines. Those include Apple, Sony, and Nvidia.
ASML is the beginning of the tech hardware supply chain. The materials to manufacture semiconductors can come from various places, but the machines needed to turn those materials into the finished product come from just one: ASML. And the entire tech ecosystem, from chip manufacturers to designers to the software developers who use the hardware, relies on ASML.
So is it overvalued? In a way, I suppose it is. It's in a class all its own, so ASML is both the most overvalued and undervalued company of its type. Make of that what you will, but by my math, ASML is essentially a silent monopoly behind the entire tech industry.
Picks and shovels for the silicon gold rush
As mentioned, ASML makes the picks and shovels for the new gold rush in the shape of its EUV lithography machines. Everybody across the whole technology industry is reliant on them in some way. And I only see ASML's business growing.
There are 17 new semiconductor factories planned or under construction in the United States, with expansions planned at seven other factories. All of them will need lithography machines, and ASML is the only game in town for the EUV machines you need to make the most advanced chips.
And the semiconductor industry is a growth market if ever there were one. PwC projects the industry will be worth $1 trillion by 2030. Every company involved in that industry needs ASML's machines.
I'd say that makes this one a buy or, at the very least, worth a look.
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ASML Is the Silent Monopoly Behind the Entire Tech Industry, but Is It a Buy Right Now?

Sony Group Corporation SONY stock has surged 32.8% in the past year, outperforming the Zacks Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry and the S&P 500 composite’s growth of 30% and 17.8%, respectively. The company also outperformed the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, which declined 1.1%. The stock has risen 5.5% in the past six months.
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Sony is benefiting from a strategic focus on entertainment-driven businesses and buyout synergies. The company’s fiscal second-quarter results gained from strength in the Game & Network Services (G&NS), Music and Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) units amid softness in the Pictures and ET&S. Also, the company raised its fiscal 2025 view, driven by momentum in G&NS & Music.
Let us evaluate the pros and cons of SONY and decide the best course of action for your portfolio.
Growth Drivers
Strategic shift toward an entertainment-focused business has been Sony’s key growth driver over the years. In recent years, it has increasingly relied on expanding its content offerings across games, music, film and TV. The company has also prioritized the growth of its intellectual property across various business areas, made strategic investments in content, music catalogs and emerging sectors such as anime and advanced the development and use of innovative technologies to support content creation. Going forward, Sony’s corporate strategy will center on the momentum achieved so far, with a clear and focused effort to realize its long-term Creative Entertainment Vision, unveiled last year.
The G&NS segment is on a steady track, driven by the continued growth of PlayStation 5 in both active users and user spending. PlayStation’s monthly active users rose 3% year over year in September to 119 million, and total play time for the quarter also grew 1%. For fiscal 2025, the sales forecast has been revised upward by 3% from the previous view, led by favorable forex movements and solid hardware sales. Game software and network services sales are steadily increasing, and it expects this to continue in the second half, driven by more users moving to higher service tiers and stronger first-party game releases. Sony plans to build on this momentum to support long-term, profitable growth and invest in shaping the future of play. The company expects steady growth in revenues and profit from network services as the PS5 user base expands. Key goals include increasing revenues from PlayStation Plus and maximizing PlayStation Store earnings through personalization and pricing optimization.
Sony plans to grow the Music business by expanding into emerging markets (Latin America, India and parts of Europe), where streaming is gaining popularity, by growing organically and through acquisition synergies. It is exploring strategic investments in key areas and music catalogs to grow revenues and increase asset value, with a focus on discovering talent and strengthening ties with local independent labels and artists. Additionally, Sony Music Group strengthened its ties with digital platforms. It signed new licensing deals with Spotify this quarter, along with other labels, and agreed to back Spotify’s efforts to ensure AI is used in ways that support artists and songwriters. For fiscal 2025, the sales forecast has been revised upward by 6% from the previous projection on the back of higher revenues in Visual Media & Platform and foreign exchange tailwinds.
Sony Corporation Price and Consensus
Moreover, the company has been strengthening its business segments through accretive acquisitions and joint ventures. In its growth-focused sports business, Sony closed the acquisition of STATSports in October 2025.
SONY’s Positive Outlook Signals Strong Growth Ahead
Sony has updated its outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company expects sales of ¥12,000 billion, up from the previous guidance of ¥11,700 billion. The top-line performance is likely to be driven by strengthening momentum in the G&NS and Music segments.
For G&NS, revenues are now expected to be ¥4,470 billion compared with the earlier projection of ¥4,320 billion, while for Music, net sales are estimated at ¥1,980 billion compared with ¥1,870 billion predicted earlier. For I&SS, revenues are expected at ¥1,990 billion compared with the earlier forecast of ¥1,960 billion. For ET&S, revenues are now estimated at ¥2,300 billion compared with the earlier forecast of ¥2,280 billion.
Operating income guidance has been raised to ¥1,430 billion from ¥1,330 billion. Net income is estimated to be ¥1,050 billion compared with the prior view of ¥970 billion.
Challenges Affecting SONY
Business volatility and intense competition, along with a slowdown in the imaging market, remain a worry. Additional U.S. tariffs are still expected to reduce fiscal 2025 operating income by about ¥50 billion, affecting multiple segments. For the second half of the fiscal year, Sony projects the uncertain environment to persist and expects to operate cautiously, with only modest progress likely.
SONY’s Undervaluation: A Buying Opportunity?
The stock trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.75, below the industry’s average of 21.94.
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How Should Investors Play SONY Stock?
With a VGM Score of B, the stock delivered an earnings surprise of 36.9%, on average, in the trailing four quarters. The company has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.21 on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell). ABR is the calculated average of actual recommendations made by brokerage firms and portends the future potential of the stock.
Backed by strong fundamentals and valuation, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock appears primed for further appreciation.
Other Stocks to Consider
Some other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Alto Ingredients, Inc. ALTO, Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. REYN and Teradyne, Inc. TER. ALTO sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), REYN and TER carry a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
ALTO’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters while missing in two, with the average surprise being 81.67%. In the last reported quarter, Alto delivered an earnings surprise of 416.67%. Its shares have surged 68.4% in the past year.
REYN’s earnings beat the consensus estimate in two of the trailing four quarters while in line in two, with the average surprise being 2.58%. In the last reported quarter, Reynolds Consumer delivered an earnings surprise of 7.69%. Its shares have decreased 10.1% in the past year.
Teradyne earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 10.76%. In the last reported quarter, TER delivered an earnings surprise of 8.97%. Its shares have jumped 68.6% in the past year.
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Sony Stock Surges 33% in the Past Year: Will the Uptrend Continue?

(RTTNews) - Sony Interactive Entertainment (SONY) has entered into a publishing partnership with Bad Robot Games, the gaming arm of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot, to produce the studio's first internally developed title, a four-player co-op shooter directed by Mike Booth of Left 4 Dead fame.
The project is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PC, with additional details to be revealed later.
Bad Robot Games CEO Anna Sweet said the collaboration gives the studio the scale and support needed to build a new IP with an expansive universe, adding that Booth's direction aims to create memorable cooperative experiences.
Sony executives praised the studio's creative vision and innovation, noting that the partnership aligns with PlayStation's focus on delivering emotionally resonant and immersive gaming experiences.
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