SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$27.67 -0.54 (-1.91%)

As of 02/28/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

SoftBank Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

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Based on 1 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 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for SFTBY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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SFTBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/3/24 to 3/3/25	1 Month Ago 2/2/24 to 2/1/25	3 Months Ago 12/4/23 to 12/3/24	1 Year Ago 3/4/23 to 3/3/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Buy	Hold

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.

SFTBY Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

SoftBank Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	SoftBank Group	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.69	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	67.45% Upside	14.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent SFTBY News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating
12/20/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
6/16/2023	HSBC 3 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/25/2023	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 03:13 PM ET.

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 Sunday, March 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these SoftBank Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SoftBank Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SoftBank Group Corp.:

SoftBank Group Corp. has recently seen a significant drop in short interest, decreasing by 67.0% in February, indicating a potential increase in investor confidence and a more favorable market sentiment.
The current stock price is $27.67, which is relatively close to its 12-month high of $37.19, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market stabilizes.
The company reported a net margin of 31.74% and a return on equity of 17.03%, reflecting strong profitability and efficient use of equity, which are attractive metrics for investors.
SoftBank Group Corp. operates in diverse segments, including telecommunications and investment funds, providing a balanced portfolio that can mitigate risks associated with market volatility.
The stock has a beta of 1.14, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the market, which can be appealing for investors looking for growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

SoftBank Group
Bear Case

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

SoftBank Group Corp. reported a loss of ($0.83) earnings per share (EPS) for the latest quarter, which may raise concerns about its current profitability and ability to generate positive earnings in the near term.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, which, while manageable, indicates a reliance on debt financing that could pose risks if market conditions worsen.
Jefferies Financial Group downgraded SoftBank Group Corp. from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, suggesting that analysts may have concerns about the stock's future performance.
The stock's trading volume has been below average, which could indicate a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock at this time.
Despite a strong net margin, the company's overall financial performance may be impacted by external market factors, including economic downturns or changes in the technology sector.

SFTBY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 1 downgrade by analysts.
: SoftBank Group has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like SoftBank Group less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for SoftBank Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SFTBY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 3/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target