OTCMKTS:SFTBY SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your Share (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free SFTBY Stock Alerts $24.98 +0.43 (+1.75%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$24.65▼$25.0950-Day Range$23.93▼$30.7952-Week Range$17.95▼$31.04Volume245,710 shsAverage Volume342,441 shsMarket Capitalization$73.44 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.40%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesSEC FilingsShort InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesSEC FilingsShort Interest Get SoftBank Group alerts: Email Address SoftBank Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.01% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.67Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth2.65%From $1.89 to $1.94 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.63 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for SoftBank Group. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.01% of the outstanding shares of SoftBank Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 9.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.39%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSoftBank Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SoftBank Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.15% next year. This indicates that SoftBank Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SFTBY. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SoftBank Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 0.01% of the stock of SoftBank Group is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SoftBank Group are expected to grow by 2.65% in the coming year, from $1.89 to $1.94 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is -17.23, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is -17.23, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSoftBank Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. About SoftBank Group Stock (OTCMKTS:SFTBY)SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Other segments. The company offers mobile communications and solutions to enterprise customers, and broadband services to retail customers; and sells mobile devices and software tools, as well as related services. It also provides internet advertising and e-commerce services; payment and financial services; ICT services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and IoT equipment to retail customers. In addition, the company engages in design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; alternative investment management; ownership of professional baseball team; operation of baseball games; management and maintenance of baseball stadium and other sports facilities; distribution of video, voice, and data content via media businesses. Further, it engages in the certification services, security solutions, and Linux / OSS businesses; operation of comprehensive IT information site ITmedia; sale of indirect materials such as consumable supplies; facility management; planning and operation of fashion e-commerce website; operational support of brands' own e-commerce website; operation of fashion coordination app; management of few funds; generation of electricity from renewable energy sources; and supply and sale of electricity. The company was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015. SoftBank Group Corp. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Read More SFTBY Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SFTBY Stock News HeadlinesApril 26, 2024 | msn.comIs This Pullback Your Best Chance to Buy Nvidia Stock?April 24, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com52-Week Highs and Lows: Buy These 3 Stocks From Wednesday’s Good News/Bad News Kind of DayApril 28, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. April 24, 2024 | msn.comJeff Bezos-Backed Perplexity AI Is Now A Unicorn After Latest Fundraise: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, Nvidia 'Doubled Down' On SupportApril 23, 2024 | investorplace.comSoftBank Is Betting Big on Nvidia (NVDA) StockApril 23, 2024 | msn.comNvidia Chips To Power Softbank's Near $1B AI Investment: ReportApril 23, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank will reportedly invest nearly $1 billion in AI push, tapping Nvidia's chipsApril 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWorld risks ‘tepid Twenties’ as debt levels and inflation soar, warns IMFApril 28, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. March 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Luck of the Investor: 3 Stocks for a Pot o’ Gold PortfolioMarch 14, 2024 | pymnts.comReport: Softbank Considers Investing in Mistral AIMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank Explores Investment in French AI Startup Mistral, Sources SayMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comMorning Bid: Sidestepping CPI for AI, China wobbles anewMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comYanolja Launches 50th Overseas Branch, 'Yanolja US Office,' in ManhattanMarch 11, 2024 | nasdaq.comArm Holdings: Will Unlocking the Shackles Destroy the Shelter? (SFTBY)March 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNikkei Falls 2.2%, Dragged by Tech, Auto StocksFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY)February 24, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank Group - Depositary Receipt () (SFTBY) Price Target Increased by 16.67% to 31.99February 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSaudis Bolster Local Manufacturing Drive With SoftBank VentureFebruary 20, 2024 | reuters.comSaudi tech firm Alat to partner with SoftBank, othersFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank's Masayoshi Son is reportedly seeking $100B to build a new AI chip ventureFebruary 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNvidia Earnings Are Coming. It’s Time to Think About AI Chip Competition.February 19, 2024 | wsj.comSoftBank's $118 Billion Arm ProblemFebruary 16, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank's Son is seeking about $100 Bln for AI chip venture - Bloomberg NewsFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank's Son is seeking about $100Bfor AI chip ventureFebruary 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThis Tech Stock Is a Bargain Waiting to Be Found. Just Bring a Calculator.February 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNikkei 225 Hits 3-Year High Relative to Topix Amid Tech RallySee More Headlines Receive SFTBY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SoftBank Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/08/2024Today4/28/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolOTCMKTS:SFTBY CUSIPN/A CIK1065521 Webwww.softbank.jp Phone(136) 889-2000FaxN/AEmployees63,339Year Founded1981Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.45) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio13.22 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-7,179,060,000.00 Net Margins-8.24% Pretax Margin3.86% Return on Equity-4.86% Return on Assets-1.22% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.15 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.89 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$49.21 billion Price / Sales1.49 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$26.80 per share Price / Book0.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,939,990,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$73.44 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.12 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Masayoshi Son (Age 67)Founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO & Corporate Officer Comp: $495.88kMr. Yoshimitsu Goto (Age 61)SVP, CFO, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Fin & Admin Units, Corp Officer and Director Comp: $1.89MMs. Kazuko Kimiwada (Age 64)Senior VP, Head of Accounting Unit & Corporate Officer Mr. Keiichi MakizonoSr. VP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Yotaro Agari (Age 57)CSO, Head of Investor Relations Department & Head of Sustainability Department Mr. Tim MackeyChief Legal Officer, Corporate Officer, Head of Legal Unit & Group Compliance OfficerTakeaki NukiiHead of Corporate Communications OfficeFaisal RahmanHead of Middle East Operations for Vision FundMr. Robert S. Townsend (Age 68)Senior Advisor Mr. Itaru NagaoHead of Investment Strategy UnitMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmérica MóvilNYSE:AMXAT&TNYSE:TVerizon CommunicationsNYSE:VZCrowdStrikeNASDAQ:CRWDInfosysNYSE:INFYView All Competitors Should I Buy SoftBank Group Stock? SFTBY Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SoftBank Group Corp.: SoftBank Group Corp. has a market capitalization of $84.67 billion, indicating a strong financial position. The company operates through various segments, including Investment Business of Holding Companies and SoftBank Vision Funds, diversifying its revenue streams. SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services internationally, tapping into global markets for growth opportunities. Recent short interest decline in February suggests positive market sentiment towards the company's stock. SoftBank Group Corp. reported $2.18 earnings per share for the last quarter, showcasing profitability. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in SoftBank Group Corp. for these reasons: The company has a negative net margin of 8.24% and a negative return on equity of 4.86%, indicating financial challenges. SoftBank Group Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15, which may raise concerns about its leverage and financial stability. The stock price volatility with a beta of 1.13 may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns. SoftBank Group Corp. operates in the competitive telecommunication industry, facing challenges from other major players. The company's quick ratio of 0.89 and current ratio of 0.90 may indicate potential liquidity issues. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SoftBank Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. SFTBY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SoftBank Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SFTBY shares. View SFTBY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have SFTBY shares performed in 2024? SoftBank Group's stock was trading at $22.02 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SFTBY shares have increased by 13.4% and is now trading at $24.98. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting SoftBank Group? SoftBank Group saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 219,400 shares, an increase of 32.3% from the March 15th total of 165,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 451,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. View SoftBank Group's Short Interest. How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter? SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 8th. The technology company reported $2.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $12.02 billion for the quarter. SoftBank Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.86% and a negative net margin of 8.24%. Is SoftBank Group a good dividend stock? SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.39%. Read our dividend analysis for SFTBY. How do I buy shares of SoftBank Group? Shares of SFTBY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 4/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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