SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SoftBank Group Corp is a Tokyo‐based multinational conglomerate holding company with a primary focus on technology, telecommunications and investment management. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, the company initially operated as a software distributor before expanding into mobile communications and internet services. Over the years, SoftBank has built a diversified portfolio that spans telecom operators, semiconductor design, cloud computing, and emerging technology ventures.

A key pillar of SoftBank’s strategy is its investment arm, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which targets high‐growth technology companies around the globe. Through the Vision Fund and various other vehicles, SoftBank has taken significant stakes in businesses ranging from semiconductor designer Arm Holdings to ride‐hailing platform Grab, e‐commerce leaders and AI startups. These investments aim to drive innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things.

In addition to its investment activities, SoftBank is a major telecommunications provider in Japan via SoftBank Corp, offering mobile, fixed‐line and broadband services to millions of customers. The company also holds strategic interests in WeWork, Yahoo Japan and a range of fintech and digital media enterprises. SoftBank’s operational businesses complement its equity holdings by providing a platform for collaborative technology development and service integration.

Led by founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, SoftBank Group maintains a global presence with offices and partner networks across Asia, North America and Europe. The company continues to pursue transformative opportunities in sectors such as 5G, autonomous mobility and renewable energy, leveraging both its capital resources and industry expertise to support the next generation of technology leaders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $60.26 to $61.81
• 50-Day Range: $34.81 to $61.43
• 52-Week Range: $19.86 to $61.81
• Volume: 867,198 shs
• Average Volume: 738,571 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 15.17
• Dividend Yield: 0.16%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SoftBank Group scored higher than 21% 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: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.70%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for SoftBank Group are expected to grow by 2.70% in the coming year, from $2.22 to $2.28 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 15.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.79.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 15.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 445.56.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SoftBank Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.94. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 42.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

SoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.17%, 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 2.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, SoftBank Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.39% next year. This indicates that SoftBank Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

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 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 42.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.07

News Sentiment

SoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of -0.07. 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 0.89 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 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 0.01% of the stock of SoftBank Group is held by institutions.

SFTBY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SFTBY shares performed this year?

SoftBank Group's stock was trading at $28.82 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SFTBY shares have increased by 113.2% and is now trading at $61.43.

How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter?

SoftBank Group Corp. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 7th. The technology company reported $1.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.74. The technology company had revenue of $12.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.24 billion. SoftBank Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.80% and a net margin of 23.99%.

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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Non - US
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:SFTBY
• CIK: 1065521
• Web: www.softbank.jp
• Phone: (136) 889-2000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 67,229
• Year Founded: 1981

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.05
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.17
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.67
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $7.71 billion
• Net Margins: 23.99%
• Pretax Margin: 29.89%
• Return on Equity: 12.80%
• Return on Assets: 3.86%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.99
• Current Ratio: 0.84
• Quick Ratio: 0.82

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $47.57 billion
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $4.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.44
• Book Value: $31.74 per share
• Price / Book: 1.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.26