SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SoftBank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Tokyo, known for its diversified interests in technology, communications, and investment. Established in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, the company originally focused on software distribution before expanding into broadband services, mobile communications, and strategic technology investments. Over the decades, SoftBank has grown into a global powerhouse that combines telecommunications infrastructure with aggressive venture capital activities.

The company’s primary operations are centered on three main pillars: telecommunications, technology services, and investment activities. Through its SoftBank Corp. subsidiary, it provides mobile and fixed-line communications services in Japan, offering consumer and enterprise solutions ranging from 5G connectivity to cloud-based platforms. In parallel, SoftBank Vision Fund and Vision Fund 2 serve as major channels for venture capital investments, targeting high-growth technology startups in areas such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, robotics, and fintech.

SoftBank’s global footprint extends across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. It has built notable equity positions in companies such as Arm Holdings, Alibaba Group, and various emerging technology firms. The group has also engaged in high-profile mergers and acquisitions, including the integration of Sprint Corporation into T-Mobile US, strengthening its presence in the North American wireless market.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, SoftBank continues to pursue an ambitious strategy combining operational businesses with long-term investments. Recent initiatives include advancing next-generation technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy through SB Energy, and potential public listings of key assets. The company remains committed to shaping the future of technology infrastructure and innovation on a global scale.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $36.55 to $37.25
• 50-Day Range: $25.27 to $37.00
• 52-Week Range: $19.86 to $37.76
• Volume: 406,563 shs
• Average Volume: 756,513 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 14.07
• Dividend Yield: 0.14%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SoftBank Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SoftBank Group scored higher than 37% 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 14.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is 14.07, 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 37.24.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SoftBank Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.18. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently decreased by 18.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

SoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.13%, 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 1.90%. 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 2.19% 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 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SoftBank Group has recently decreased by 18.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.33

News Sentiment

SoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of -0.33. 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 0.66 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 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for SFTBY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SFTBY shares have increased by 28.4% and is now trading at $37.00.

How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter?

SoftBank Group Corp. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 13th. The technology company reported $1.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.53) by $1.69. The technology company earned $13.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.34 billion. SoftBank Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.52% and a net margin of 16.35%.

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: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: 65,352
• Year Founded: 1981

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.63
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.07
• Forward P/E Ratio: 16.67
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $7.61 billion
• Net Margins: 16.35%
• Pretax Margin: 23.53%
• Return on Equity: 8.52%
• Return on Assets: 2.56%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.89
• Current Ratio: 0.75
• Quick Ratio: 0.73

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $47.57 billion
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $4.52 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.18
• Book Value: $31.32 per share
• Price / Book: 1.18

Miscellaneous

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