SoftBank Group (SFTBF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

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; information and communication technology services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and Internet of Things 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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $53.07 to $53.07
• 50-Day Range: $38.16 to $55.65
• 52-Week Range: $38.16 to $75.20
• Volume: 850 shs
• Average Volume: 8,051 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.09
• Dividend Yield: 60.02%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SoftBank Group scored higher than 1% 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 0.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.80.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 0.09, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 21.63.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 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 314.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 9.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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 314.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 9.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

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 beginning of 2025. Since then, SFTBF stock has decreased by 8.0% and is now trading at $53.0710.
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How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter?

SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 11th. The company reported $15.71 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: 5/23/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025

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 (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.09
• 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