SoftBank Group reported first-quarter net profit fell 18% to JPY 347.3 bln ($2.2 bln), versus market expectations of about JPY 166.0 bln. Unrealized gains in its chip-related holdings largely offset valuation declines on startup assets. The Tokyo-bas

2026-08-06

SoftBank Group reported first-quarter net profit fell 18% to JPY 347.3 bln ($2.2 bln), versus market expectations of about JPY 166.0 bln. Unrealized gains in its chip-related holdings largely offset valuation declines on startup assets. The Tokyo-based investor said it is still awaiting further returns from its OpenAI stake.