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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$19.65 +1.12 (+6.04%)
As of 05/13/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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SoftBank Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
3

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 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
5/14/25 to 5/14/26		1 Month Ago
4/14/25 to 4/14/26		3 Months Ago
2/13/25 to 2/13/26		1 Year Ago
5/14/24 to 5/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyHold

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 GroupComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.29
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A173.39% Upside17.12% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/1/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold
3/12/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold ➝ Underperform
3/10/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
Not Rated
 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
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
9/25/2025
New Street Research logo
New Street Research
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 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 Tuesday, May 12, 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $17.77, reflecting a recent increase of 9.7%, which may indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. has shown strong quarterly earnings, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, surpassing expectations, which suggests robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Analysts have given SoftBank Group Corp. an average rating of "Hold," with several firms issuing "Buy" and "Overweight" ratings, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $206.20 billion, which positions it as a significant player in the technology sector, potentially offering stability to investors.
  • With a return on equity of 23.66% and a net margin of 48.62%, SoftBank Group Corp. demonstrates effective management and profitability, which are attractive traits for investors seeking growth.

SoftBank Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations in trading volume, with a recent decline of 78% from its average daily volume, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. has a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.33, which, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its earnings potential, leading to concerns about future growth.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, indicating a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns or increased interest rates.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts, including a shift from "Hold" to "Underperform," may signal potential challenges ahead, which could deter risk-averse investors.
  • Market volatility and external economic factors can impact the technology sector significantly, and SoftBank Group Corp. may be vulnerable to these fluctuations, affecting investor returns.

SFTBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

7 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 3 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 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

SoftBank Group has been rated by research analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald, Jefferies Financial Group, TD Cowen, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like SoftBank Group less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for SoftBank Group is 2.29 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how SFTBY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 5/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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