Short Interest in SoftBank Group Corp. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) Decreases By 33.4%

SoftBank Group Corp. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 3,991,075 shares, a drop of 33.4% from the February 12th total of 5,994,575 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,906,372 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 3,906,372 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days.

SoftBank Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting SoftBank Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PayPay’s U.S. IPO drew strong interest and its initial Nasdaq debut — after raising about $880 million — is being framed as a liquidity and valuation event that could unlock value for SoftBank’s stake. SoftBank’s PayPay set for hotly anticipated Nasdaq debut after raising $880 million
• Positive Sentiment: Early trading strength in PayPay shares has boosted sentiment that SoftBank can monetize portfolio companies and realize gains, which is constructive for SFTBY investors if SoftBank reduces concentrated holdings. PayPay shares are popping higher after the PAYP stock IPO
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks has adjusted its view on SoftBank to a “hold,” a modestly supportive signal but not a strong catalyst; this is a limited offset to more bearish analyst commentary. Zacks Research note
• Negative Sentiment: PayPay’s IPO was priced below the marketed range (~$879.8M), a sign the offering lacked full demand at expected levels — that undercuts potential near-term mark-ups to SoftBank’s stake and limits the positive impact on SFTBY. PayPay, SoftBank affiliate price $879.8M IPO below marketed range
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies cut SoftBank to “Underperform,” flagging rising structural and valuation risks from SoftBank’s accelerating funding commitments to OpenAI; that analyst downgrade is a direct driver of downward pressure on SFTBY. SoftBank downgraded by Jefferies on rising risks tied to OpenAI investment

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on SFTBY. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage on SoftBank Group in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “overweight” rating for the company. Citigroup began coverage on SoftBank Group in a research report on Monday, January 5th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group cut SoftBank Group from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of SoftBank Group to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, BTIG Research began coverage on shares of SoftBank Group in a report on Monday, January 5th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

SoftBank Group Stock Performance

OTCMKTS SFTBY opened at $11.02 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $125.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 1.46. SoftBank Group has a 52-week low of $4.97 and a 52-week high of $22.50. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $13.41 and its 200 day moving average price is $15.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96.

SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The technology company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.04. SoftBank Group had a return on equity of 23.66% and a net margin of 48.62%.The firm had revenue of $12.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.44 billion. On average, equities research analysts expect that SoftBank Group will post 2.22 earnings per share for the current year.

About SoftBank Group

SoftBank Group Corp is a Tokyo‐based multinational conglomerate holding company with a primary focus on technology, telecommunications and investment management. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, the company initially operated as a software distributor before expanding into mobile communications and internet services. Over the years, SoftBank has built a diversified portfolio that spans telecom operators, semiconductor design, cloud computing, and emerging technology ventures.

A key pillar of SoftBank’s strategy is its investment arm, the SoftBank Vision Fund, which targets high‐growth technology companies around the globe.