OTCMKTS:SFTBY SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → This Weight Loss Company Can't Make Enough Product (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free SFTBY Stock Alerts $33.07 +0.63 (+1.94%) (As of 05:39 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$31.90▼$33.2350-Day Range$23.93▼$32.4452-Week Range$18.19▼$33.23Volume1.41 million shsAverage Volume538,368 shsMarket Capitalization$97.23 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.15%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 InterestHealthy0.00% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.95Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth2.58%From $1.94 to $1.99 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.0.50 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for SoftBank Group.Read more about SoftBank Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.00% 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 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SoftBank Group has recently decreased by 0.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.15%, 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 2.51% next year. This indicates that SoftBank Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SoftBank Group's 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 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of 0.95. 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 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for SFTBY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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.Read more about SoftBank Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SoftBank Group are expected to grow by 2.58% in the coming year, from $1.94 to $1.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is -45.30, 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 -45.30, 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 1.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyKiss of death from Joe BidenBiden cannot lose this election. A bombshell new documentary exposes how the D.C establishment has engineered an “electoral failsafe” that all but guarantees Democratic victory… not just in 2024 but every future election.I have uncovered a bombshell that changes everything… and threatens everything. 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 HeadlinesJune 18 at 1:00 AM | cnbc.comSoftBank-backed travel tech firm TravelPerk acquires U.S. rival and bags $135 million for expansionJune 17 at 8:16 AM | techcrunch.comSoftBank ties up with PerplexityJune 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Musk’s new company could top a trillion?The investment legend who predicted the rise of Bitcoin, Facebook and streaming services like Netflix… Just released the details on what he’s calling Elon’s Project X-9840.June 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) Rating Increased to Buy at Jefferies Financial GroupJune 5, 2024 | barrons.comSoftBank Shares Spike as Activist Elliott Take StakeJune 5, 2024 | cnbc.comElliott builds $2 billion position in SoftBank, pushes for buybackJune 5, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank shares jump up to 6.3% on report that Elliott Management's pushing for $15 billion in buybacksJune 5, 2024 | reuters.comElliott rebuilds stake in SoftBank and pushes for $15 bln buyback, FT reportsJune 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Musk’s new company could top a trillion?The investment legend who predicted the rise of Bitcoin, Facebook and streaming services like Netflix… Just released the details on what he’s calling Elon’s Project X-9840.May 26, 2024 | pymnts.comSoftBank Plans to Commit $9 Billion to AI ProjectsMay 16, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank Corp plans to use AI to soften angry customer calls for call center workers - reportMay 16, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank Corp aims to help call centre workers by 'softening' angry customer calls with AIMay 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSoftBank Group Q4 Earnings Review: High Risk For Low RewardMay 13, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank exits bulk of stake in Alibaba in shift to AI investment - reportMay 13, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank's $184 billion portfolio key to beating AI rivals, says Vision Fund CFOMay 13, 2024 | msn.comMasayoshi Son's Softbank Beats Analyst Expectations: Record Staggering $1.5B Quarterly Profit, Bolstered By Arm's Valuation And AIMay 13, 2024 | wsj.comSoftBank Commits $5 Billion to AI After Three Years of LossesMay 13, 2024 | msn.comSoftbank FY loss narrows as tech, AI hype provide limited boostMay 13, 2024 | nasdaq.comSoftBank Posts Narrower Loss In FY23; Net Sales Up 2.8%May 13, 2024 | msn.comArm Holdings said to eye AI chip launch next year in major SoftBank betMay 13, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank swings to a profit of ¥328.9B in Q4May 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank swings to Q4 profit in sign of comeback gaining steamMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank Loses Money for Third Year in a RowMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPDATE 3-SoftBank swings to Q4 profit in sign of comeback gaining steamMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSoftBank Reports Second Quarter of Profit as AI Lifts SharesMay 13, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank Vision Fund posts first annual gain in 3 years, up $4.6 billionMay 13, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank swings to Q4 profit of $2.1 blnSee 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 Earnings5/13/2024Today6/18/2024Fiscal 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)($0.73) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio16.72 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-1,576,900,000.00 Net Margins-4.14% Pretax Margin3.86% Return on Equity-2.38% Return on Assets-0.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.15 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.89 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$46.80 billion Price / Sales2.04 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$26.80 per share Price / Book1.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,939,990,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$95.37 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.15 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.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 CompetitorsSwisscomOTCMKTS:SCMWYVerizon CommunicationsNYSE:VZAT&TNYSE:TNippon Telegraph and TelephoneOTCMKTS:NTTYYAmérica MóvilNYSE:AMXView 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 recently announced a strategic partnership with a leading tech company, which is expected to drive innovation and potentially increase market share. The current stock price of SoftBank Group Corp. is showing a steady upward trend, indicating positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation. SoftBank Group Corp. has successfully diversified its investment portfolio, reducing risk exposure to any single sector or market. Recent financial reports show that SoftBank Group Corp. has been consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profit expectations, demonstrating strong financial performance. SoftBank Group Corp. has been actively involved in cutting-edge technology sectors such as artificial intelligence and robotics, positioning itself for future growth and innovation. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in SoftBank Group Corp. for these reasons: SoftBank Group Corp. faces potential regulatory challenges in certain markets, which could impact its operations and profitability. The company's heavy debt burden and complex corporate structure may pose risks in times of economic downturn or market volatility. SoftBank Group Corp. has experienced fluctuations in its investment performance, leading to uncertainties in returns for investors. Market analysts have raised concerns about the transparency of SoftBank Group Corp.'s financial reporting, which could affect investor trust and confidence. SoftBank Group Corp. operates in highly competitive industries, facing competition from both established players and emerging startups, which could impact its market position and profitability. 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 Tuesday, June 11, 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? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "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 stock has increased by 50.2% and is now trading at $33.07. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting SoftBank Group? SoftBank Group saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 134,200 shares, an increase of 116.5% from the April 30th total of 62,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,088,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. View SoftBank Group's Short Interest. How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter? SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 13th. The technology company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $11.82 billion for the quarter. SoftBank Group had a negative net margin of 4.14% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.38%. Is SoftBank Group a good dividend stock? SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.15%. 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 6/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersAI's Next Magnificent SevenThe Original Magnificent Seven Produced 16,894% Average Returns Over 20 Years.The Oxford Club | SponsoredBigger Than NVIDIA?With NVIDIA flying high, everyone is looking for the next breakout stock. 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