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SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$29.48 -1.47 (-4.75%)
(As of 11/13/2024 ET)

SoftBank Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
1

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 "Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating for SFTBY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

SFTBY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/15/23 to 11/14/24
1 Month Ago
10/16/23 to 10/15/24
3 Months Ago
8/17/23 to 8/16/24
1 Year Ago
11/15/22 to 11/15/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Hold

SFTBY Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SFTBY Price Targets by Month

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SoftBank Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSoftBank GroupComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.67
2.50
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted UpsideN/A559.48% Upside8.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
6/16/2023HSBC
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/25/2023Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageEqual Weight
12/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
11/29/2022Citigroup
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy SoftBank Group Stock? SFTBY Pros and Cons Explained

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SoftBank Group
Bull Case

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

  • SoftBank Group Corp. has shown a consistent upward trend in its stock price, currently trading at $30.23, with a 52-week performance of 0.0042.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. has a diverse business portfolio, including telecommunication services and investments in various technology companies, providing potential for growth and stability.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, such as Jefferies Financial Group moving from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, indicate positive sentiment towards SoftBank Group Corp.'s future prospects.
  • With a market capitalization of $88.88 billion, SoftBank Group Corp. is a significant player in the market, offering investors exposure to a large and influential company.
  • SoftBank Group Corp.'s average daily volume of 555,592 shares indicates active trading, providing liquidity for investors looking to buy or sell shares.

SoftBank Group
Bear Case

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

  • SoftBank Group Corp. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, which may indicate increased financial risk and potential limitations on future growth strategies.
  • SoftBank Group Corp.'s P/E ratio of 323.67 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to industry peers, potentially leading to limited upside for investors.
  • Despite recent positive developments, SoftBank Group Corp. reported a net margin of 0.92%, indicating narrow profitability margins that could impact long-term sustainability.
  • SoftBank Group Corp.'s 12-month low of $18.19 highlights potential volatility in the stock price, which may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
  • The current ratio of 0.79 and quick ratio of 0.78 for SoftBank Group Corp. raise concerns about the company's short-term liquidity position and ability to meet immediate financial obligations.

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 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" SFTBY shares.

According to analysts, SoftBank Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like SoftBank Group more than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for SoftBank Group is Buy while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SFTBY compares to other companies.


This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 11/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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