SoftBank Group Reports $7 Billion Net Loss for Fiscal Second Quarter
SoftBank Group reported a fiscal second-quarter net loss of 1.12 trillion yen ($7 billion), a significant reversal from the 2.5 trillion yen profit recorded during the same period last year. Despite the bottom-line deficit, revenue reached 2.22 trillion yen, surpassing LSEG estimates of 2.02 trillion yen. The company continues to pivot heavily toward artificial intelligence, highlighted by its massive investment in OpenAI, which now represents a 13% ownership stake following a $30 billion follow-on investment. Additionally, SoftBank announced plans with Grab and PETROS to invest $1.85 billion into Malaysian AI infrastructure. Market reaction was unexpectedly positive; SoftBank shares rose 13.9% on Tuesday. This surge appeared driven by a broader rebound in Asian technology stocks rather than the quarterly loss itself.