SoftBank Group reports first-half loss amid OpenAI investments

SoftBank Group Corp. announced its consolidated interim results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2026, including a net loss and details of major investments and financing activities.

• The company reported net sales of ¥4,235,037 million, loss before income tax of ¥438,705 million, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥768,007 million; it also said it completed the $30.0 billion follow-on investment in OpenAI in October 2026.
• SoftBank also disclosed the $3.1 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, Inc., a ¥597,248 million loss tied to revised procurement plans for U.S. AI data center power equipment, and financing activity including repayment of a $40.0 billion bridge facility and issuance of $10.0 billion in notes for the third OpenAI tranche.