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SoftBank Group (9984) Earnings: 3Q Results Show Net Loss Despite Meeting Sales Estimates

By February 12, 2025 No Comments
  • Net Sales: SoftBank’s net sales for the third quarter were 1.83 trillion yen, closely matching the estimated 1.84 trillion yen.
  • Net Loss: The company reported a net loss of 369.17 billion yen, which was higher than the expected loss of 154.79 billion yen.
  • Vision Funds Segment: This segment incurred a loss of 309.93 billion yen, contrary to the projected profit of 70.61 billion yen.
  • Investment Losses: Losses on investments within the Vision Funds segment totaled 352.75 billion yen.
  • Nine-Month Performance: For the first nine months, SoftBank achieved a net income of 636.15 billion yen and net sales of 5.30 trillion yen.
  • Dividend Forecast: The company maintains its dividend forecast at 44.00 yen, in line with market expectations.
  • Analyst Recommendations: SoftBank holds 17 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings from analysts.

Softbank Group on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of SoftBank Group on Smartkarma, an independent investment research network, showcases a mix of sentiments from various analysts. Nico Rosti‘s report highlights the surge of Softbank Group (9984 JP) following a partnership announcement with OpenAI and Oracle in the US AI infrastructure sector, indicating a bullish sentiment. Trung Nguyen‘s report touches on Softbank Group‘s status amidst market trends, reflecting a bullish lean as well.

On the other hand, Victor Galliano expresses a bearish viewpoint, emphasizing the risks associated with SoftBank’s reliance on Arm for NAV growth. The contrasting perspectives from analysts like David Blennerhassett, who leans bullish on Softbank Group, add depth to the coverage. Overall, the analyst coverage on Smartkarma provides investors with a comprehensive view of Softbank Group‘s performance and potential future movements.


A look at Softbank Group Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

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., a telecommunications provider, is positioned for a promising long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid momentum score of 5, the company is showing strong performance indicators that indicate potential growth opportunities. Additionally, the company’s value and growth scores of 3 each further reinforce its positive outlook. These scores reflect favorable factors that could contribute to the company’s long-term success in the market.

However, SoftBank Group’s lower scores in dividend and resilience, at 2 each, suggest areas where the company may need to focus on improvement. Despite this, the overall Smartkarma Smart Scores paint a picture of a company with strong growth potential and momentum in its industry. With a diverse range of services including high-speed internet, e-commerce, and advertising businesses, SoftBank Group seems well-positioned to capitalize on future market opportunities and maintain its competitive edge.


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