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Sony generated a record $3.15B from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q3 2026, up 8.9% YoY
Sony generated a record $3.15 billion from recorded music and music publishing in the three months to September 2026, its fourth consecutive quarter above $3 billion. Revenue rose 8.9% year on year, an increase of about $256 million, showing continued growth across its music rights businesses.
Recorded music brought in $2.41 billion, up 10.5%, while publishing revenue was $744.8 million, up 3.8%. Recorded music streaming earned $1.52 billion, physical sales $199.4 million, and the fastest-growing category, “Other”, rose 21.2% to $641.2 million, helped by live events and merchandising. Publishing streaming revenue was about $467 million, up 5.7%; the figures exclude Sony’s Visual Media & Platform business.
In short
- Sony’s recorded music and publishing revenue reached a quarterly record of $3.15 billion.
- Recorded music grew faster than publishing, rising 10.5% year on year.
- Live events and merchandising helped drive the fastest growth in “Other” revenue.