This is a routine monthly update on the existing buyback program. No new authorization or change in pace. Monitor for completion of the ¥500B authorization or any acceleration in repurchase activity in future filings.
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Executive Summary
Sony filed its monthly share buyback report for August 2026, repurchasing 11.6 million shares for ¥43.5 billion under the existing ¥500 billion authorization approved in May 2026. Cumulative progress stands at 29.38% of the share limit and 47.47% of the yen limit. This is a routine administrative update with no new strategic information.
Key Facts
- August 2026 repurchases: 11,613,200 shares for ¥43,476,052,881
- Cumulative repurchases: 67,581,300 shares for ¥237,352,140,305 (29.38% of share max, 47.47% of yen max)
- Board resolution from May 8, 2026 authorizes up to 230 million shares or ¥500 billion through May 10, 2027
- Treasury stock at August 31, 2026: 119,983,217 shares out of 5,965,316,326 issued
- Dispositions during month: 3,140,694 shares (1,999,500 via stock acquisition rights, 1,141,194 via RSU plan)
Financial Impact
Ongoing buyback reduces share count modestly; ¥43.5B repurchased in August vs. ¥140.9B market cap (~0.03% of market cap per month)
Risk Factors
- No material risks identified from this filing
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001104659-26-107340 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-107340-index-headers.html | 0001104659-26-107340 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-107340-index.html | 0001104659-26-107340 |
| Document: 0001104659-26-107340.txt | 0001104659-26-107340 |
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Sep 14, 2026 18d ago | 6-K | $24.47 $23.59 | ▼ −3.60% | ▼ −3.70% | $23.82 (−2.66%) |
Sep 3, 2026 29d ago | 6-K | $24.96 $23.90 | ▼ −4.25% | ▼ −3.10% | $23.82 (−4.57%) |
Aug 11, 2026 7w ago | 6-K | $23.61 $23.43 | ▼ −0.76% | ▼ −0.36% | $23.82 (+0.89%) |
Aug 6, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $23.10 $23.61 | ▲ +2.21% | ▲ +1.00% | $23.82 (+3.12%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | Insider Cluster | $22.44 $23.54 | ▲ +4.90% | ▲ +4.55% | $23.82 (+6.15%) |
Aug 5, 2026 8w ago | 6-K | $22.44 $23.54 | ▲ +4.90% | ▲ +4.55% | $23.82 (+6.15%) |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | 6-K | $23.26 $23.46 | ▲ +0.86% | ▼ −2.65% | $23.82 (+2.41%) |
Jul 17, 2026 11w ago | 6-K | $21.12 $20.69 | ▼ −2.04% | ▼ −1.35% | $23.82 (+12.78%) |
Jul 14, 2026 11w ago | 6-K | $20.80 $21.15 | ▲ +1.68% | ▲ +2.98% | $23.82 (+14.52%) |
Jul 8, 2026 12w ago | Insider Cluster | $21.15 $20.80 | ▼ −1.65% | ▼ −2.52% | $23.82 (+12.62%) |
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