OTCMKTS:SFTBY SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock Price, News & Analysis $33.35 +0.51 (+1.55%) (As of 07/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.95▼$33.4050-Day Range$24.09▼$33.3552-Week Range$18.19▼$33.40Volume460,294 shsAverage Volume675,670 shsMarket Capitalization$98.05 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.15%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesSEC FilingsShort InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesSEC FilingsShort Interest Get SoftBank Group alerts: Email Address SoftBank Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.01% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.67Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth2.58%From $1.94 to $1.99 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.17 out of 5 stars N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for SoftBank Group.Read more about SoftBank Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.01% of the outstanding shares of SoftBank Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSoftBank Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SoftBank Group has recently increased by 46.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSoftBank Group has a dividend yield of 0.15%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSoftBank Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SoftBank Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 2.51% next year. This indicates that SoftBank Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SoftBank Group's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for SFTBY. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSoftBank Group has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for SoftBank Group this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added SoftBank Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SoftBank Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 0.01% of the stock of SoftBank Group is held by institutions.Read more about SoftBank Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SoftBank Group are expected to grow by 2.58% in the coming year, from $1.94 to $1.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is -45.68, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SoftBank Group is -45.68, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSoftBank Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.24. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchObama’s DNC coupAs we approach the Democratic National Convention in August... many sense a Biden swap-out is looming. In fact, according to Tucker Carlson, in private even "Obama is telling people Biden can't win, and he is therefore in favor of an open convention."WHO will they replace Biden with? About SoftBank Group Stock (OTCMKTS:SFTBY)SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Other segments. The company offers mobile communications and solutions to enterprise customers, and broadband services to retail customers; and sells mobile devices and software tools, as well as related services. It also provides internet advertising and e-commerce services; payment and financial services; ICT services products to enterprise customers; and communication device-related products and IoT equipment to retail customers. In addition, the company engages in design of microprocessor intellectual property and related technology; alternative investment management; ownership of professional baseball team; operation of baseball games; management and maintenance of baseball stadium and other sports facilities; distribution of video, voice, and data content via media businesses. Further, it engages in the certification services, security solutions, and Linux / OSS businesses; operation of comprehensive IT information site ITmedia; sale of indirect materials such as consumable supplies; facility management; planning and operation of fashion e-commerce website; operational support of brands' own e-commerce website; operation of fashion coordination app; management of few funds; generation of electricity from renewable energy sources; and supply and sale of electricity. The company was formerly known as SoftBank Corp. and changed its name to SoftBank Group Corp. in July 2015. SoftBank Group Corp. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Read More SFTBY Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SFTBY Stock News HeadlinesJuly 4 at 5:31 AM | cnbc.comSoftBank stock hits its first record high in 24 years — Arm and AI helped it get thereJune 28, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank shares rise on $1.86 billion debt offering as CEO talks up 'super' AIJuly 5, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden to drop out; finish out his term?On November 16, 2023… Joe Biden accidentally revealed the name of the candidate… Who will replace him in the 2024 presidential election.June 27, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank Group launches AI healthcare joint venture with Tempus AIJune 27, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 bln valuation, Bloomberg reportsJune 25, 2024 | reuters.comShareholder support for SoftBank CEO Son's reappointment falls to 79%June 21, 2024 | pymnts.comSoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: AI Will Drive ‘Evolution of Humanity'June 21, 2024 | barrons.comSoftBank CEO Plans 'Super' AI. Why Arm Stock Can Benefit.July 5, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden to drop out; finish out his term?On November 16, 2023… Joe Biden accidentally revealed the name of the candidate… Who will replace him in the 2024 presidential election.June 21, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank CEO says AI that is 10,000 times smarter than humans will come out in 10 yearsJune 20, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank CEO talks up firm's AI ambitionsJune 19, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank's Son: will ramp up US power business for generative AIJune 18, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Robotics Stocks to Buy Now: June 2024June 18, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank-backed travel tech firm TravelPerk acquires U.S. rival and bags $135 million for expansionJune 17, 2024 | techcrunch.comSoftBank ties up with PerplexityJune 5, 2024 | barrons.comSoftBank Shares Spike as Activist Elliott Take StakeJune 5, 2024 | cnbc.comElliott builds $2 billion position in SoftBank, pushes for buybackJune 5, 2024 | cnbc.comSoftBank shares jump up to 6.3% on report that Elliott Management's pushing for $15 billion in buybacksJune 5, 2024 | reuters.comElliott rebuilds stake in SoftBank and pushes for $15 bln buyback, FT reportsMay 26, 2024 | pymnts.comSoftBank Plans to Commit $9 Billion to AI ProjectsMay 16, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank Corp plans to use AI to soften angry customer calls for call center workers - reportMay 16, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank Corp aims to help call centre workers by 'softening' angry customer calls with AIMay 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSoftBank Group Q4 Earnings Review: High Risk For Low RewardMay 13, 2024 | msn.comSoftBank exits bulk of stake in Alibaba in shift to AI investment - reportMay 13, 2024 | reuters.comSoftBank's $184 billion portfolio key to beating AI rivals, says Vision Fund CFOMay 13, 2024 | msn.comMasayoshi Son's Softbank Beats Analyst Expectations: Record Staggering $1.5B Quarterly Profit, Bolstered By Arm's Valuation And AIMay 13, 2024 | wsj.comSoftBank Commits $5 Billion to AI After Three Years of LossesSee More Headlines Receive SFTBY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SoftBank Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/13/2024Today7/04/2024Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolOTCMKTS:SFTBY CUSIPN/A CIK1065521 Webwww.softbank.jp Phone(136) 889-2000FaxN/AEmployees63,339Year Founded1981Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.73) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio17.19 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-1,576,900,000.00 Net Margins-4.14% Pretax Margin3.86% Return on Equity-2.38% Return on Assets-0.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.15 Current Ratio0.90 Quick Ratio0.89 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$46.80 billion Price / Sales2.09 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$26.80 per share Price / Book1.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,939,990,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$98.05 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.18 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. Wondering how to offset this risk? Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Masayoshi Son (Age 67)Founder, Chairman of the Board, CEO & Corporate Officer Comp: $495.88kMr. Yoshimitsu Goto (Age 61)SVP, CFO, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Fin & Admin Units, Corp Officer and Director Comp: $1.89MMs. Kazuko Kimiwada (Age 64)Senior VP, Head of Accounting Unit & Corporate Officer Mr. Keiichi MakizonoSr. VP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Yotaro Agari (Age 57)CSO, Head of Investor Relations Department & Head of Sustainability Department Mr. Tim MackeyChief Legal Officer, Corporate Officer, Head of Legal Unit & Group Compliance OfficerTakeaki NukiiHead of Corporate Communications OfficeFaisal RahmanHead of Middle East Operations for Vision FundMr. Robert S. Townsend (Age 68)Senior Advisor Mr. Itaru NagaoHead of Investment Strategy UnitMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSwisscomOTCMKTS:SCMWYVerizon CommunicationsNYSE:VZAT&TNYSE:TNippon Telegraph and TelephoneOTCMKTS:NTTYYAmérica MóvilNYSE:AMXView All Competitors Should I Buy SoftBank Group Stock? SFTBY Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SoftBank Group Corp.: SoftBank Group Corp. stock hit a new 52-week high at $31.95, indicating positive momentum and potential for further growth. Recent upgrade from Jefferies Financial Group, changing the rating from "hold" to "buy," suggesting increased confidence in the company's performance. Strong revenue of $11.82 billion reported for the last quarter, showcasing the company's ability to generate substantial income. Positive earnings per share (EPS) of $0.52 for the quarter, indicating profitability and potential returns for investors. Market capitalization of $93.29 billion, reflecting the company's size and stability in the market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in SoftBank Group Corp. for these reasons: Short interest in SoftBank Group Corp. saw a significant increase in June, which may indicate some market skepticism or potential volatility. 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 Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SoftBank Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. SFTBY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SoftBank Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SoftBank Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SFTBY shares. View SFTBY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have SFTBY shares performed in 2024? SoftBank Group's stock was trading at $22.02 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SFTBY stock has increased by 51.5% and is now trading at $33.35. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting SoftBank Group? SoftBank Group saw a increase in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 196,300 shares, an increase of 46.9% from the May 31st total of 133,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,298,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. View SoftBank Group's Short Interest. How were SoftBank Group's earnings last quarter? SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 13th. The technology company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter. The technology company earned $11.82 billion during the quarter. SoftBank Group had a negative net margin of 4.14% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.38%. Is SoftBank Group a good dividend stock? SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.15%. Read our dividend analysis for SFTBY. How do I buy shares of SoftBank Group? Shares of SFTBY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) was last updated on 7/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersObama’s DNC coupAs we approach the Democratic National Convention in August... many sense a Biden swap-out is looming. 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