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SoftBank Group (9984) Earnings: FY Dividend Forecast Meets Expectations, Net Sales at 6.76 Trillion Yen despite Estimated Loss

  • SoftBank’s dividend for the Financial Year matches estimates at 44.00 yen.
  • The fourth quarter results reveal a dividend of 22.00 yen.
  • The year-end results show a net loss of 227.65 billion yen, which is less than the estimated loss of 283.09 billion yen.
  • The net sales for the fiscal year were 6.76 trillion yen, slighly below the estimated 6.81 trillion yen.
  • The estimated dividend matched the actual dividend, both at 44.00 yen.
  • There are 15 buys, 7 holds, and 0 sells signals from the analysts.

Softbank Group on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma have provided insightful coverage of SoftBank Group, offering varying perspectives on the company’s outlook. Victor Galliano, in his bearish analysis titled “SoftBank (9984 JP): Arm Out-Stretched (On Valuation) And Is JPY Depreciation Largely Done?“, highlights concerns over SoftBank’s valuation hurdles and potential risks associated with JPY weakness. On the other hand, Trung Nguyen‘s bullish report “Softbank Group – Earnings Flash – Q3 FY 2023-24 Results – Lucror Analytics” reflects positively on Softbank Group‘s Q3 results, praising the company’s investment gains and NAV increase.

Meanwhile, Sumeet Singh‘s analysis provides a broader market overview in the report “ECM Weekly (11th Mar 2024)” touching upon various deals and IPO updates. Victor Galliano‘s bearish stance continues in “Softbank (9984 JP): Relying on Arm Strength and JPY Weakness“, where he emphasizes the risks associated with Arm’s premium valuation and potential JPY appreciation affecting SoftBank’s NAV and share price. The analysts’ reports offer a comprehensive view of SoftBank Group’s current position in the market, reflecting diverse opinions on the company’s future prospects.


A look at Softbank Group Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth2
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

SoftBank Group Corp., a telecommunications provider, shows a promising long-term outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong momentum score of 5, the company is evidently performing well and building positive traction in the market. While its value score of 3 reflects a moderately favorable valuation, its growth, resilience, and dividend scores all fall at a decent 2, indicating room for improvement in these areas. Despite some areas needing enhancement, SoftBank Group appears to be on a path towards sustainable growth and stability.

SoftBank Group Corp. primarily offers telecommunication services along with operating various online businesses. The company’s Smartkarma Smart Scores suggest a mixed outlook, with strengths in momentum alongside areas for potential advancement in value, growth, resilience, and dividends. As SoftBank Group continues to evolve and expand its services, investors may anticipate a gradually positive trajectory for the company in the long run.


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