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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$17.95 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 08/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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SoftBank Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
5

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SoftBank Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for SFTBY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SFTBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/15/25 to 8/15/26		1 Month Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26		3 Months Ago
5/17/25 to 5/17/26		1 Year Ago
8/15/24 to 8/15/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

SFTBY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SFTBY Price Targets by Month

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SoftBank Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSoftBank GroupCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.44
2.04
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A79.64% Upside11.05% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
6/26/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
6/17/2026
Sanford C. Bernstein logo
Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/14/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
3/12/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform
3/10/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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 UpgradeHold
3/9/2026
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight
1/5/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
1/5/2026
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BTIG Research
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/25/2025
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New Street Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy SoftBank Group Stock? SFTBY Pros and Cons Explained

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SoftBank Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SoftBank Group Corp.:

  • The current stock price is around $20, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the technology sector.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. reported earnings per share of $0.19, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company has a high net margin of 62.60%, suggesting efficient management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors.
  • With a return on equity of 26.38%, SoftBank Group Corp. demonstrates effective use of shareholder funds to generate profits, a key indicator of financial health.
  • SoftBank's investment arm, the SoftBank Vision Fund, focuses on high-growth technology companies, potentially leading to substantial returns as these companies expand.

SoftBank Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in SoftBank Group Corp. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive earnings, the stock has faced volatility, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating uncertainty about its future performance.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. operates in a highly competitive technology landscape, which can impact its market share and profitability.
  • The company's diversified portfolio, while a strength, also means exposure to various market risks that could affect overall performance.
  • Recent market trends suggest cautious investor sentiment towards technology stocks, which could lead to downward pressure on SoftBank's stock price.

SFTBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SFTBY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SFTBY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, SoftBank Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, SoftBank Group's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

SoftBank Group has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and Sanford C. Bernstein in the past 90 days.

Analysts like SoftBank Group more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating score for SoftBank Group is 2.44 while the average consensus rating score for "communication services" companies is 2.05. Learn more on how SFTBY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 8/15/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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