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SoftBank Group (9984) Earnings: 1Q Net Income Surges to 421.82 Billion Yen, Exceeding Expectations

  • SoftBank Group reported a net income of 421.82 billion yen for the first quarter, significantly surpassing the estimated 158.23 billion yen.
  • Net sales for the period stood at 1.82 trillion yen, slightly below the estimated 1.83 trillion yen.
  • The company’s forecast for the 2026 dividend remains at 44.00 yen, aligning with previous estimates.
  • Analyst ratings include 16 buy recommendations, 6 hold recommendations, and 1 sell recommendation.

Softbank Group on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Softbank Group on Smartkarma provides a comprehensive view on the company’s performance and potential outlook. Nico Rosti‘s report on the pre-earnings price range forecast highlights the stock’s recent rally and indicates potential resistance and support levels based on upcoming earnings. Meanwhile, Gaudenz Schneider emphasizes the historical post-earnings volatility of SoftBank and how options markets view the upcoming results as a high-volatility event. This coverage underscores the importance of understanding the timing and potential risks around SoftBank’s earnings.

On the contrary, Victor Galliano‘s analysis takes a bearish stance on SoftBank, pointing out challenges related to portfolio concentration, currency risks, and geopolitical factors. Galliano suggests that the company’s reliance on Arm’s valuation for NAV growth may face hurdles in the short term. Additionally, Nico Rosti‘s cautionary report warns of potential overbought conditions for Softbank Group, signaling a possibility of a pullback in the stock’s momentum. These diverse perspectives from analysts on Smartkarma offer investors valuable insights to assess their investment decisions regarding 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. holds a promising long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a top score of 5 in Growth and Momentum, the company is positioned for strong expansion and market performance. This indicates a positive trajectory for SoftBank Group’s future growth potential and market momentum.

While the Value and Resilience scores are moderate at 3, the company’s focus on growth and momentum signals a forward-looking strategy that could drive its overall performance. With a diversified portfolio that includes telecommunication services, high-speed Internet, e-commerce, and advertising businesses, SoftBank Group is well-positioned to capitalize on future market opportunities.

### SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet-based advertising and auction businesses. ###


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