The pace of buyback execution is modest but consistent. Monitor future 6-K filings for acceleration or deceleration in repurchase activity, which could signal management's view on valuation. No immediate catalyst for price movement.
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Executive Summary
Sony disclosed the repurchase of 19,069,900 shares for ~¥67.3 billion (approx. $480 million) during May 11–31, 2026, under a previously authorized ¥500 billion buyback program. This represents ~13.5% of the total authorization utilized in the first three weeks, signaling ongoing capital return to shareholders.
Key Facts
- Sony repurchased 19,069,900 shares for ¥67,259,813,688 (~$480M) from May 11 to May 31, 2026.
- The buyback is part of a ¥500 billion maximum authorization approved on May 8, 2026, covering up to 230 million shares (3.89% of outstanding).
- Repurchases were made via open market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under a discretionary trading contract.
- The program runs through May 10, 2027, with ~¥432.7 billion remaining in authorization.
Financial Impact
¥67.3 billion (~$480 million) deployed in share repurchases, representing ~13.5% of the ¥500 billion authorization.
Risk Factors
- Buyback pace may slow if management prioritizes other capital uses (M&A, R&D).
- Yen/dollar exchange rate fluctuations affect USD-equivalent buyback value.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-069951 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069951-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-069951 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069951-index.html | 0001104659-26-069951 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-069951.txt | 0001104659-26-069951 |
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Jun 3, 2026 20w ago | 6-K | $22.39 $23.60 | ▲ +5.40% | ▲ +2.91% | $26.80 (+19.70%) |
May 14, 2026 23w ago | 6-K | $21.91 $22.36 | ▲ +2.05% | ▼ −1.54% | $26.80 (+22.32%) |
May 8, 2026 24w ago | 6-K | $19.59 $22.68 | ▲ +15.77% | ▲ +10.93% | $26.80 (+36.80%) |
May 8, 2026 24w ago | 6-K | $19.59 $22.68 | ▲ +15.77% | ▲ +10.93% | $26.80 (+36.80%) |
May 8, 2026 24w ago | 6-K | $19.59 $22.68 | ▲ +15.77% | ▲ +10.93% | $26.80 (+36.80%) |
Apr 21, 2026 26w ago | 6-K | $20.65 $22.28 | ▼ −7.89% | ▼ −0.99% | $26.80 (−29.78%) |
Apr 14, 2026 27w ago | 6-K | $20.84 $21.01 | ▲ +0.82% | ▼ −7.71% | $26.80 (+28.60%) |
Mar 31, 2026 29w ago | 6-K | $19.66 $19.71 | ▲ +0.25% | ▼ −12.13% | $26.80 (+36.32%) |
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