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Softbank Group (9984) Earnings: 1Q Net Income Misses Estimates Despite Strong Operating Income

  • SoftBank Corp.’s net income for the first quarter was 145.31 billion yen, falling short of the estimated 150.36 billion yen.
  • The company reported an operating income of 290.73 billion yen, surpassing the estimated 281.29 billion yen.
  • Net sales amounted to 1.66 trillion yen, higher than the estimated 1.62 trillion yen.
  • For the 2026 fiscal year, SoftBank maintains its forecast for operating income at 1.00 trillion yen, slightly below the estimate of 1.02 trillion yen.
  • Expected net income for 2026 remains at 540.00 billion yen, compared to an estimated 547.71 billion yen.
  • Projected net sales for 2026 stand at 6.70 trillion yen, falling short of the estimated 6.83 trillion yen.
  • SoftBank intends to maintain a dividend of 8.60 yen, while the estimate is 8.73 yen.
  • The investment community’s sentiment includes 10 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
  • Comparisons to past results are based on the company’s original disclosures.

Softbank Group on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma have been closely covering SoftBank Group’s performance and market implications. Gaudenz Schneider‘s research highlights the historical trend of sharp post-earnings moves by SoftBank, signaling high volatility around earnings reports. Trung Nguyen discusses market developments impacting SoftBank, such as changes in the UST curve and equities following trade announcements.

On the other hand, Victor Galliano expresses a bearish sentiment, citing challenges for SoftBank due to portfolio concentration and currency risks. Nico Rosti‘s analysis suggests caution, pointing out that while SoftBank shows strong momentum, it may be overbought, potentially leading to a pullback. Trung Nguyen‘s second report touches on the US FOMC’s decisions and their impact on the market, including SoftBank Group.


A look at Softbank Group Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

SoftBank Group Corp. offers a mixed bag of outlooks based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. The company excels in Growth and Momentum, with top scores in these areas. This indicates a promising future trajectory with strong potential for expansion and positive market momentum. Although not as high as Growth and Momentum, SoftBank Group also demonstrates decent Value and Resilience, indicating a solid foundational position and the ability to weather market fluctuations. However, its Dividend score lags behind, suggesting that investors looking for high dividend yields may find better options elsewhere.

SoftBank Group Corp., primarily a provider of telecommunication services, benefits from a diverse business portfolio that includes ADSL and fiber optic high-speed Internet connections, e-Commerce ventures, and Internet-based advertising and auctions. With a strong emphasis on growth and momentum, SoftBank Group seems well-positioned for future success as it continues to expand and innovate within the tech and telecommunications industries.


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