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 Profit Increased by ¥517 Million Due to Strength

After facing a series of turbulent quarters marred by investment losses and market instability, SoftBank Group Corp. has made a powerful return to profitability. The Japanese conglomerate stunned investors with a ¥517 billion ($3.3 billion) profit in its latest earnings report—an upswing largely fueled by its domestic telecom business and a strategic pivot from risky tech bets to stable cash flows.

The Comeback Story

Once seen as the golden child of tech investing, SoftBank's image took a hit following massive losses from its Vision Fund ventures, including high-profile investments in WeWork and Didi. For several quarters, the company posted eye-watering losses, at times exceeding billions of dollars. However, in fiscal Q4, SoftBank turned the tide.

The return to profit wasn’t merely a rebound—it was a rebalancing. CEO Masayoshi Son has strategically shifted focus from volatile startup investments toward core operations and stable revenue streams, particularly SoftBank Corp., its telecom arm in Japan.

Telecom: The Steady Giant

SoftBank’s telecom segment has emerged as the linchpin of its recovery. The unit delivered consistent revenue growth and operational stability, capitalizing on increased demand for 5G services and robust consumer retention in Japan.

While global tech markets fluctuated and AI mania took center stage, SoftBank’s telecom unit quietly delivered cash flows, allowing the conglomerate to offset losses from riskier ventures. It’s this steady hand in a stormy market that enabled the dramatic ¥517 billion profit leap.

Vision Fund: Still in the Shadows

Despite the rosy headlines, not everything in SoftBank’s world is back to golden. The Vision Fund—once the crown jewel—is still facing difficulties. Several of its investments remain under water, and new funding has slowed. However, SoftBank has shown signs of cautious optimism, selectively investing in generative AI and robotics startups, aligning with long-term future trends.

In the earnings call, Son hinted at “AI being the next industrial revolution”, suggesting that while SoftBank may have burned its fingers with speculative tech, it hasn't abandoned its grand vision—it’s just playing a smarter, more defensive game.

Investor Reaction: Mixed But Hopeful

Markets reacted with cautious optimism. While the profit figure surpassed expectations, analysts remain wary of over-celebrating a single quarter’s performance. SoftBank’s shares saw a modest uptick, but investor confidence remains tethered to how consistently the group can deliver profits without reverting to speculative excess.

Still, a ¥517 billion profit can’t be ignored. It signals that SoftBank, often seen as a high-stakes tech casino, is learning to balance the thrill of the future with the safety of the present.

What’s Next?

SoftBank’s transformation is far from over. With a shifting global tech landscape, growing AI dominance, and macroeconomic uncertainty, the road ahead will require both boldness and restraint.

If the current trajectory holds, SoftBank may evolve into something it rarely has been—predictable. And in the investing world, predictability, when paired with innovation, can be a powerful force.

Stay tuned for more updates on SoftBank’s strategic shifts, Vision Fund 3 developments, and the future of telecom in Japan.