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Sony
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 5, 2026
Sony

Sony

Public

Sony Group: Japanese multinational conglomerate

HQ
Tokyo, Tokyo, JP
Founded
1946
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Sony Electronics, a component of Sony Corporation of America, was founded as the U.S. sales and marketing arm of Sony’s global electronics business. Its core mission is to innovate and deliver cutting-edge audio/video electronics and information technology products for both consumer and professional markets. The company offers a wide range of products including televisions, cameras, audio equipment, and mobile devices. Sony Electronics focuses on integrating advanced technologies such as Blu-ray Disc™, CD, DVD, and Super Audio CD into its offerings.

Notable affiliated people include executives from Sony Corporation of America and key figures in the tech industry. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the development of various media formats and maintaining a strong market presence in consumer electronics. Sony Electronics' impact is evident in its contribution to technological advancements and its role in shaping modern entertainment and information technology landscapes.

Sony - Products & Services

  • Sony WF-1000XM5 logo

    Sony WF-1000XM5

    Sony WF-1000XM5 is a flagship noise-canceling wireless earbud product from Sony.

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Sony - Quick Facts

Who are Sony's competitors?

Companies similar to Sony include Apple, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Samsung Electronics and Sony Music Entertainment.

When was Sony founded?

Sony was founded in 1946.

Where is Sony's headquarters located?

Sony's headquarters is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, JP.

How many employees does Sony have?

Sony has 10,000 employees as of Feb 10, 2024.

Sony - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
  • Automation
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Tags
  • Cloud
  • IoT
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000313838
  • ticker: SNEJF
  • ticker: SONY
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
ISIC
  • 2640Manufacture of consumer electronics
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NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334112Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
  • 334300Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334310Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334400Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334410Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 334419Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3572Computer Storage Devices
  • 3650Household Audio And Video Equipment, And Audio Recordings
  • 3651Household Audio and Video Equipment
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7310Advertising
  • 3679Electronic Components, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives