Sony financial results Q1 FY15, 663 million $ profit, PS4 ships 3 million

[Teeqoz]

kumagawa said:

Teeqoz said:

 

I'm expecting pictures to do rather badly, 2015 so far has been a horrible year (though it should be partially remedied by Spectre later this year). Besides that, I'm not really quite sure what to expect, Games & Network Services will probably be up YoY though. Music will do as it always does, Devices will be interesting to watch, as that is supposed to be one of their major segments in a few years, with them ramping up imaging sensor production. Will probably be up. I don't think there will be any major surprises this quarter though.

The pictures division also includes TV show production, for instance Better Call Saul is a Sony made show and a second season was ordered in this quarter so there's some money.

People may focus on the films but like with most media entertainment company's films are halo products while TV show production and channel ownership (Sony does/owns a lot of both) make the money.

I know, they also handle the DVD distribution of their films and shows, which makes them money outside of the box office, but it really hasn't been a good year for Sony in the box office, which certainly matters.