Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026
Video game hardware sales plunge to 13-year low as prices soar on memory, storage shortage
Video game console sales have plunged 13% on memory, storage crisis

NYSE · SONY
Technology · Consumer Electronics
$24.12
Up+$0.17 (+0.71%)
Updated Oct 10, 2026, 6:42 PM
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6.5/10
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42/100
Neutral
Price performance · SONY
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 9, 2026
SONY closed at $24.12 after 21 trading sessions, up 0.92% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $23.97 | $24.30 | $23.97 | $24.12 | 3.2M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $23.41 | $24.09 | $23.35 | $23.95 | 5.37M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $23.43 | $23.52 | $23.27 | $23.52 | 3.99M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $23.77 | $23.955 | $23.72 | $23.85 | 3.65M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $23.50 | $23.62 | $23.395 | $23.54 | 4.76M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $23.92 | $23.92 | $23.56 | $23.82 | 4.18M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $23.77 | $23.85 | $23.28 | $23.49 | 4.96M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $23.973 | $23.973 | $23.53 | $23.53 | 3.77M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $23.62 | $23.62 | $23.325 | $23.37 | 3.59M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $23.32 | $23.49 | $23.165 | $23.33 | 2.62M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $23.46 | $23.55 | $23.375 | $23.55 | 2.3M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $23.065 | $23.14 | $22.855 | $22.99 | 3.68M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $23.405 | $23.4098 | $23.18 | $23.20 | 2.21M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $23.69 | $23.72 | $23.37 | $23.42 | 2.65M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.42 | $23.59 | 2.51M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $23.36 | $23.515 | $23.20 | $23.46 | 3.33M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $24.155 | $24.28 | $23.78 | $23.83 | 4.07M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $24.00 | $24.05 | $23.66 | $23.73 | 3.01M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $24.05 | $24.055 | $23.7202 | $23.92 | 3.5M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $24.43 | $24.67 | $24.415 | $24.47 | 3.42M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $23.74 | $23.91 | $23.69 | $23.90 | 2.44M |
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Sony Group is a conglomerate with consumer electronics roots, which not only designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic equipment and devices, but also is engaged in content businesses, such as console and mobile games, music, and movies. Sony is the global top company of CMOS image sensors, game consoles, professional broadcasting cameras, and music publishing, and is one of the top players on digital cameras, wireless earphones, recorded music, movies, and so on. Sony's business portfolio is well diversified with five major business segments.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2020 | Oppenheimer | Outperform | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Gabelli & Co. | Buy | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Jefferies | Hold | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Credit Suisse | Outperform | — |
Generated Oct 10, 2026, 5:18 PM
Sony stock gained 0.71% today as positive developments in credit ratings and AI initiatives offset broader challenges in the gaming hardware market. The company is navigating a complex landscape where premium console pricing and supply chain pressures are weighing on near-term hardware sales, but long-term strategic moves are generating investor confidence.
Bottom line: Sony's modest gains today reflect a balanced view of near-term gaming challenges offset by longer-term strategic positioning and improved credit metrics. Investors should monitor GTA 6's sales impact on hardware demand and track whether the company's AI and content initiatives can compensate for softening console sales, while the credit upgrade provides a foundation of financial stability.
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In the latest trading session, Sony (SONY) closed at $23.95, marking a +1.83% move from the previous day.
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