Sony profit forecast flattens under ¥100 billion tariff burden

Sony's latest financial forecast highlights the significant impact of U.S. tariffs, which are expected to reduce its projected operating profit to ¥1.28 trillion, below analysts' average estimate of ¥1.5 trillion. The company also announced a ¥250 billion share buyback and plans to list its financial operations on September 29, treating it as a discontinued business starting this quarter.