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SoftBank Group records 3.1 trillion yen net profit driven by AI investments
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 08:45 AM
SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 3.1 trillion yen for the period from April to December 2024, driven significantly by the growth and performance of its AI-related investments.
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SoftBank Group reported a staggering net profit of 3.1 trillion yen for the nine-month period ending December 2025. This massive financial turnaround highlights the company’s successful pivot toward an AI-centric investment strategy, moving away from the past volatility of its general venture capital focus. The results represent a significant recovery and record-setting performance, driven primarily by the soaring valuations of its core technology holdings and strategic shifts within the SoftBank Vision Fund.
The primary engine behind this growth is the global surge in demand for AI infrastructure and semiconductors. As the majority owner of Arm Holdings, SoftBank Group has capitalized on the race for high-performance chips, while also benefiting from valuation markups in its portfolio of generative AI startups. This profit surge provides CEO Masayoshi Son with a massive capital reserve to further accelerate aggressive investments in data centers and power-intensive AI projects, solidifying the firm’s role as a central financier in the global AI supply chain.
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