SoftBank Group Corp. (JP:9984)
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9984 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4527.00
¥26.00(0.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4527.00
¥26.00(0.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,004.00 - ¥9,074.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.15M
Average Volume (3M)22.76M
Market Cap
¥36.39T
Enterprise Value¥63.19T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.50T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥25.86T
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.5
Beta1.51
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
21.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)874.03
Shares Outstanding5,711,848,000
10 Day Avg. Volume20,688,840
30 Day Avg. Volume22,757,256
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)2.60
P/FCF Ratio-8.18
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥6,623.33Price Target Upside46.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)84.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥8.35T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & Gross MarginRevenue expanded steadily through 2022–2026 with gross margins sustained around 51–52%. This persistent margin level supports underlying profitability across cycles, helping the company absorb volatility in investment remeasurements and preserving operating leverage over the medium term.
Balance Sheet Equity Build & ROE ReboundEquity increased meaningfully into 2026 and ROE rebounded after prior negative years, improving capital cushions. Greater equity provides durable loss-absorption capacity and enhances financial flexibility for investments or managing downturns without immediate distress financing.
Diversified Investment + Operating ModelThe group combines strategic equity investments with consolidated operating businesses and an asset-recycling approach. This diversified model creates multiple durable cash and value-creation levers—realizations, dividends, fees and operating profits—that support medium-term capital redeployment and income generation.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flows deteriorated sharply in 2026 despite headline net income, indicating weak cash conversion. Persistently negative cash generation limits internal funding for investments, deleveraging or shareholder returns and raises reliance on asset sales or external financing over the coming months.
Elevated LeverageLeverage remains elevated with debt-to-equity around 1.5–1.8 and higher total debt in 2026. This capital structure increases interest and refinancing risk, reducing resilience to operating or market shocks and constraining strategic flexibility if cash flows weaken or financing conditions tighten.
Earnings Quality & VolatilityProfitability has been highly volatile with material swings in net income versus cash flow and an operating profit that was slightly negative in 2026. Reliance on fair-value and realization gains makes earnings less predictable, complicating capital planning and increasing execution risk over the medium term.
SoftBank Group News
9984 FAQ
What was SoftBank Group Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SoftBank Group Corp. lowest stock price was ¥2004.00 and its highest was ¥9074.00 in the past 12 months.
What is SoftBank Group Corp.’s market cap?
SoftBank Group Corp.’s market cap is ¥36.39T.
When is SoftBank Group Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
SoftBank Group Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were SoftBank Group Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
SoftBank Group Corp. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥320.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥49.613 by ¥270.427.
Is SoftBank Group Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SoftBank Group Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SoftBank Group Corp. pay dividends?
SoftBank Group Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥5.457 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.25%. See more information on SoftBank Group Corp. dividends here
What is SoftBank Group Corp.’s EPS estimate?
SoftBank Group Corp.’s EPS estimate is 21.94.
How many shares outstanding does SoftBank Group Corp. have?
SoftBank Group Corp. has 5,711,848,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to SoftBank Group Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SoftBank Group Corp. reported an EPS of ¥320.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥49.613. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.418%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SoftBank Group Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9984
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Company Description
SoftBank Group Corp.
SoftBank Group Corp., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global conglomerate providing a wide array of services, with a core focus on telecommunications both domestically and internationally. Its extensive operations are strategically organized into five distinct segments: Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Latin America Funds. Beyond traditional mobile, broadband, and fixed-line communication services and the sale of mobile devices, the company is deeply involved in the digital landscape. This includes internet advertising, online ad distribution, and the provision of digital content such as e-books and the distribution of video, voice, and data. SoftBank Group also operates significant e-commerce platforms, notably planning and managing fashion e-commerce websites like ZOZOTOWN, ZOZO, and ZOZOBASE, in addition to offering mail-order stationery and related services. Technologically, the firm, through its Arm segment, designs microprocessor intellectual property and associated technologies, alongside marketing software tools and developing mobile robots. It further engages in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of IT-related products and services, while also providing solutions for online businesses and offering PC software downloads. In the financial sector, SoftBank Group oversees fund management, alternative investments, smartphone payment systems, and banking services. The company also contributes to sustainable energy by generating, supplying, and selling electricity derived from renewable sources. Its diverse portfolio even extends to unique ventures like operating a professional baseball team, managing baseball stadiums and other sports facilities, and running the IT information portal, ITmedia. Originally established in 1981, the company was known as SoftBank Corp. before officially changing its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015.
9984 Company Deck
9984 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment overall, with significant financial recovery and strategic investments in AI and technology sectors. However, ongoing market volatility and increased leverage were noted as challenges. Despite these, the company's strategic direction and financial achievements outweighed the concerns.View all JP:9984 earnings summaries9984 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥6,623.33
▲(46.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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