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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$19.56 -1.60 (-7.56%)
As of 09/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

SoftBank Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for SoftBank Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 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
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 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 RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

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
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A154.32% Upside19.68% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/26/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
6/17/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/14/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold
3/12/2026 DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform
3/10/2026 UpgradeHold
3/9/2026 Initiated CoverageOverweight
1/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
1/5/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/25/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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

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 Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these SoftBank Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SoftBank Group
Bull Case

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

  • SoftBank Group Corp. is currently trading at $19.56, a price that reflects a significant recovery from its fifty-two week low of $10.55, indicating strong recent momentum and potential for further upside as the stock remains well below its fifty-two week high of $28.97.
  • The company recently issued $11.1 billion in bonds to fund a $10 billion payment for the final tranche of its $30 billion follow-on investment in OpenAI, signaling a massive commitment to the artificial intelligence sector which is a key growth driver for the company's portfolio.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. reported an earnings per share of $0.19 for the quarter ended August 6th, which significantly beat the consensus estimate of $0.07, demonstrating strong operational performance and profitability with a net margin of 62.60%.
  • The company has formed a joint venture with Autonomous Solutions, Inc. to develop and commercialize autonomous construction equipment for large infrastructure projects, diversifying its technology portfolio into high-growth industrial automation sectors.
  • Analyst sentiment has improved recently, with Deutsche Bank raising its rating from hold to buy and Sanford C. Bernstein reiterating an outperform rating, contributing to a consensus rating that includes five buy ratings from nine covering firms.

SoftBank Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock experienced a sharp 11% decline on September 14th after OpenAI ruled out a 2026 IPO, which directly impacts the potential liquidity and exit strategy for SoftBank Group Corp.'s largest investment, creating uncertainty for shareholders.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. is taking on significant debt, issuing over $11 billion in junk-rated bonds to finance its OpenAI stake, which increases financial risk and interest expense obligations for the company.
  • The company has a high beta of 1.89, indicating that its stock is significantly more volatile than the overall market, which can lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors seeking stability.
  • Short interest has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 5,837,522 in the most recent report, suggesting that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Analysts forecast negative earnings per share of -0.34 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential profitability challenges ahead despite recent quarterly beats.

SFTBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SFTBY shares.

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

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for SoftBank Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 6/26/2026.
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