Sony Group raised its full-year operating profit forecast to 1.72 trillion yen from 1.60 trillion yen.
The company reported a 40% increase in first-quarter operating profit, significantly exceeding analyst estimates.
Growth stemmed primarily from the Game & Network Services and Imaging & Sensing Solutions divisions.
Operating profit for the imaging and sensor unit more than doubled during the quarter.
Strong mobile image sensor sales and favorable exchange rates drove the sensor division's performance.
The gaming unit recorded a 37% rise in operating profit.
U.S. tariff refunds contributed to the gaming division's earnings growth.