SoftBank Group announced on 9 November that it had raised its interim results and full-year outlook. Revenue rose 11.7% year on year, while net profit fell 5.5%, leaving mixed factors for assessing the results. The share price showed signs of recovery after the results announcement.
SoftBank Group announced on 9 November 2026 that it had raised its interim results and full-year outlook. Revenue rose 11.7% year on year to ¥3.798 trillion, operating profit rose 2.1% to ¥642.1 billion, and net profit fell 5.5% to ¥449.3 billion, while the Media and EC segment posted lower profit. Interim profit attributable to owners of the parent was estimated at approximately ¥464.5 billion. The earnings report summary indicated that, although revenue increased across all segments, some segments faced earnings pressure.
Following the results announcement, the share price rose from ¥235.4 on 6 November to ¥240.1 on 13 November, but also temporarily fell back to ¥233.8 on 10 November, down 1.9% from the previous day. The share price subsequently recovered to the ¥240 range as the post-results volatility was absorbed.
Key points to monitor for future performance include improvements in per-unit communications charges and expansion in cloud and AI services and payments. The burden of recovering AI-related investments and stronger security measures were cited as risk factors, while review procedures are also expected to advance in the core infrastructure businesses of SoftBank Group and LY Corporation.