SoftBank Group (SFTBF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SoftBank Group Corp., headquartered in Tokyo, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company with diversified interests in telecommunications, technology services and investment management. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, the company began as a software distributor before branching into mobile communications and internet ventures. Over the years, SoftBank has built one of Japan’s largest wireless networks and expanded its operations to encompass a broad range of digital services.

The company’s principal activities include the provision of mobile and fixed-line telecommunications through SoftBank Corp., which serves millions of consumers and businesses across Japan. In addition to these core services, SoftBank manages a global investment platform—most prominently the SoftBank Vision Fund—which deploys capital in emerging technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, e-commerce, ride-hailing and semiconductors. SoftBank’s investment portfolio spans key markets in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, reflecting its strategy of backing high-growth ventures worldwide.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group has transitioned from a traditional telecom operator to a hybrid model that integrates infrastructure operations with venture-style investing. This pivot has been supported by strategic divestitures of non-core assets and reinvestment in cutting-edge technologies, positioning SoftBank at the forefront of digital transformation initiatives. The company continues to pursue long-term value creation by leveraging its industry expertise and global network to identify and scale disruptive innovations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $122.45 to $124.40
• 50-Day Range: $68.30 to $125.05
• 52-Week Range: $38.16 to $126.45
• Volume: 1,536 shs
• Average Volume: 7,867 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.22
• Dividend Yield: 25.61%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SoftBank Group scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for SoftBank Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 0.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 281.02.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 0.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 362.70.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 66.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently decreased by 16.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

SoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.48%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

SoftBank Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SoftBank Group is 5.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 66.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently decreased by 16.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.57

News Sentiment

SoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of -0.57. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.28 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SoftBank Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 25.02% of the stock of SoftBank Group is held by institutions.

SFTBF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SFTBF shares performed this year?

SoftBank Group's stock was trading at $57.70 at the start of the year. Since then, SFTBF shares have increased by 115.6% and is now trading at $124.39.

How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter?

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 11th. The company reported $15.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $54.70 by $38.99.

How do I buy shares of SoftBank Group?

Shares of SFTBF 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/11/2015
• Today: 9/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Telecom Services
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SFTBF
• CIK: 1065521
• Web: www.softbank.jp
• Phone: (136) 889-2000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 59,700
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A