SoftBank reports strong interim growth, raises full-year profit forecast

SoftBank Corp. reported a robust performance for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2026, with consolidated revenue reaching JPY 3,400,835 million, a 7.9% increase year-on-year. Operating profit rose by 7.3% to JPY 628,894 million, while profit attributable to owners of the parent surged by 7.7% to JPY 348,755 million. The company's basic earnings per share for the interim period was JPY 7.22.

The positive results were attributed to strong growth across all reporting segments, including Distribution, Consumer, Finance, and Enterprise businesses. Distribution saw a JPY 751 million increase, Consumer a JPY 488 million increase, Finance a JPY 371 million increase, and Enterprise a JPY 361 million increase in revenue. The company’s full-year outlook remains unchanged, with a forecasted JPY 6,700,000 million in revenue and JPY 1,000,000 million in operating profit, with profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to reach JPY 540,000 million.

Key strategic moves during the period included the acquisition of BEENOS and increased control in LINE Bank Taiwan and LINE MAN, reflecting SoftBank's commitment to expanding its diverse business portfolio. Despite an increase in financial liabilities, the company's financial position remained strong with total assets growing by 9.2% to JPY 17,579,167 million and total equity increasing by 5.0% to JPY 4,477,563 million.