Bright spots: Camera sensors and PlayStation consoles were the star performers in Sony's portfolio, leading to its highest first-quarter profit since 2007. Photo: Reuters
TOKYO: Sony Corp reported its highest first-quarter profit since 2007 due to strong sales of camera sensors and PlayStation 4 videogames, beating analyst estimates and helping to reassure investors a recent stock offering would pay off.
April-June operating profit rose 39% to 96.9bil yen (RM2.98bil), compared with the 73.3bil yen (RM2.25bil) average estimate of 18 analysts polled by Reuters.
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