Softbank (9984) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 9984 does

Softbank (9984) is a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that provides telecommunication services in Japan and internationally. It operates through segments including Holding Company Investment Business, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, AI Computing Business, and Other. The company engages in consumer mobile services and broadband, corporate ICT solutions, media and advertising, payment and financial services, semiconductor IP and chips, solar power and data center development, robotics, and online advertising and e-commerce.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 6,150 JPY reflects the most recent trading value; the -3.18% change today shows the intraday move.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 7 compares the current price to the last 12 months of earnings, while the forward P/E ratio of 20.8 uses expected future earnings.
• The dividend yield of 0.18% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price, with an ex-dividend date of Sep 29, 2026.
• ProfitMargin of 61.6% shows how much of revenue becomes net profit, while operatingMargin of -11.6% reflects operating costs relative to revenue.
• Return on equity of 32% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 130.2% compares total debt to shareholders' equity, indicating the level of financial leverage.
• The price-to-book ratio of 1.92 compares the market price to the book value per share.
• The 52-week range of 3,365 – 9,074 and the 29.2% price change over the last 52 weeks show the stock's recent volatility and trend.

What to watch

Softbank (9984) is part of the Nikkei 225 index, which means its moves are often tied to broader Japanese market sentiment. As a large-cap holding, its valuation can be influenced by interest rate changes, currency fluctuations, and global technology cycles. Investors typically monitor its forward P/E ratio and debt-to-equity ratio to gauge how the market prices future growth relative to financial risk. The company's exposure to the KDDI (9433) peer group and other Japanese telecoms can also affect sector comparisons. Earnings reports, scheduled for Nov 11, 2026, and dividend policy updates around the Sep 29, 2026 ex-dividend date are key dates for tracking.