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: $120.00 to $124.68
• 50-Day Range: $71.00 to $125.05
• 52-Week Range: $38.16 to $126.45
• Volume: 1,547 shs
• Average Volume: 7,815 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.22
• Dividend Yield: 25.55%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SoftBank Group scored higher than 10% 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 280.93.

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 358.57.

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: -0.74

News Sentiment

SoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of -0.74. 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 0.38 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 4 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 stock has increased by 116.1% and is now trading at $124.6750.

How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter?

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 11th. The company reported $15.71 earnings per share (EPS) 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: 9/23/2025
• 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