If You Invested in SOFTBANK GRP (SFTBY)
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Real historical value by amount invested and how long ago| If you invested | 1 year ago | 5 years ago | 10 years ago | Since Oct 26, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $682 -32% | $466 -53% | $849 -15% | $977 -2% |
| $10,000 | $6,816 -32% | $4,660 -53% | $8,488 -15% | $9,767 -2% |
Based on real historical closing prices adjusted for stock splits, without dividends, through 2026-10-23. Figures with dividends reinvest each cash dividend at the previous close less the dividend, before taxes. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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SFTBY vs S&P 500Year-by-Year Returns
SFTBY annual performance| Year | Start Price | End Price | Annual Return | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $13.74 | $12.60 | -8.3% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | $12.60 | $16.52 | +31.1% | +20.2% |
| 2017 | $16.52 | $19.88 | +20.4% | +44.7% |
| 2018 | $19.88 | $16.30 | -18.0% | +18.6% |
| 2019 | $16.30 | $21.54 | +32.1% | +56.8% |
| 2020 | $21.54 | $38.66 | +79.5% | +181.4% |
| 2021 | $38.66 | $6.01 | -84.4% | -56.2% |
| 2022 | $6.01 | $5.29 | -12.0% | -61.5% |
| 2023 | $5.29 | $5.50 | +4.1% | -59.9% |
| 2024 | $5.50 | $7.21 | +30.9% | -47.6% |
| 2025 | $7.21 | $14.18 | +96.7% | +3.2% |
| 2026 | $14.18 | $13.42 | -5.3% | -2.3% |
About SOFTBANK GRP
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SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBY) represents interests in the SoftBank Group, which invests in breakthrough technology with the stated goal of improving quality of life around the world. According to company communications, the SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company, and a range of investment vehicles and portfolio stakes focused on technology-driven businesses.
SoftBank Group Corp. is described as an investment holding company that includes stakes in businesses across telecommunications, internet services, artificial intelligence (AI), smart robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) and clean energy technology. In addition, the group highlights a majority stake in Arm, which it characterizes as building the future of computing, and the SoftBank Vision Funds, which invest in technology companies that aim to transform existing industries and create new ones.
The group also notes the existence of the SoftBank Latin America Funds, which focus on technology investments in that region, and initiatives such as the SB Opportunity Fund and the SoftBank Investment Advisers’ global Emerge program, which are aimed at investing in underrepresented founders. These elements underscore SoftBank Group’s emphasis on technology, AI and related fields, as well as its focus on a broad global investment footprint.
Business focus and investment activities
Based on the company’s own descriptions, SoftBank Group’s primary activity is to invest in technology-focused companies and funds. Its investments span areas such as:
- AI and smart robotics
- IoT and clean energy technology providers
- Telecommunications and internet services
- Technology-focused funds, including the SoftBank Vision Funds and SoftBank Latin America Funds
SoftBank Group communications also reference its role as a global investor in breakthrough technologies, and its involvement in sectors such as Web3, blockchain infrastructure, and AI-enabled platforms through its Vision Fund–backed portfolio companies and related activities.
Examples of technology and AI-related initiatives
SoftBank Group appears in multiple announcements related to AI and advanced technologies. In one release, the group is cited as a global investor in breakthrough technologies and a majority owner of Arm. Another release describes SoftBank Vision Fund as backing Riiid Inc., an AI-driven education technology company that develops AI assessment and learning platforms. A separate announcement highlights SoftBank Vision Fund 2 as a lead investor in InfStones, a blockchain infrastructure provider focused on Web3.
SoftBank Group is also mentioned in connection with SoftBank Group’s Operator School (SBOS), an entrepreneurial education program. One series of this program focuses on the foundations and applications of Web3 and crypto, with master classes led by Web3 and crypto experts. This reflects the group’s interest in decentralized technologies and their potential business models.
Arm and AI collaboration
In a joint announcement with Arm and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), SoftBank Group Corp. is identified as a contributor of funding to support AI research. According to that announcement, Arm and SoftBank Group Corp. will contribute USD 15.5 million to CMU to support its partnership with Keio University, a collaboration intended to accelerate the global advancement of AI. The funding is described as supporting research in areas such as multimodal and multilingual learning, embodied AI for robotics, autonomous AI symbiosis with humans, and life sciences and AI for scientific discovery.
Within this initiative, SoftBank Group Corp. is said to be establishing the SoftBank Group–Arm Fellowship to support CMU Ph.D. students in AI research and to fund student-focused academic programs, including summer research opportunities, capstone projects and internships. This example illustrates how SoftBank Group’s investment focus extends beyond financial stakes to include support for academic and research ecosystems in AI.
SoftBank Group International and global activities
SoftBank Group communications also describe SoftBank Group International (SBGI), which is responsible, together with the SoftBank Vision Funds, for SoftBank Group Corp. activities outside Japan. SBGI oversees an investment portfolio that includes stakes in companies such as Boston Dynamics, SoFi, Fortress, T-Mobile and Arm, among others. This structure highlights how SoftBank Group organizes its international investment operations and portfolio oversight.
In addition, the group notes that it publishes an annual SoftBank Group Report, which contains financial information and commentary on performance and strategy. This report is presented as a key resource for understanding the group’s overall approach and activities.
Approach to founders and underrepresented groups
SoftBank Group materials emphasize investments not only in large technology platforms but also in underrepresented founders. The SB Opportunity Fund is described as a fund investing in Black, Latinx and Native American founders, while the Emerge program is characterized as a global initiative under SoftBank Investment Advisers to support such founders. These efforts are presented as part of the group’s broader mission to support a diverse set of entrepreneurs in technology.
Industry classification
For market classification purposes on some platforms, SFTBY is associated with the Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) industry within the Information sector. At the same time, the company’s own communications consistently describe SoftBank Group Corp. as an investment holding company with stakes across telecommunications, internet services, AI, smart robotics, IoT and clean energy technology providers, as well as technology-focused investment funds.
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SOFTBANK GRP investment returns
How much would $1,000 invested in SOFTBANK GRP be worth today?
If you invested $1,000 in SOFTBANK GRP (SFTBY) 10 years ago on 2016-10-24, your investment would be worth $849 as of 2026-10-23, a -15.1% price return without dividends, growing at a compounded rate of -1.6% per year (CAGR).
Has SOFTBANK GRP outperformed the S&P 500?
Over the past 10 years, SFTBY returned -15.1% compared to +253.7% for the S&P 500, underperforming the benchmark by 268.8 percentage points.
What is SOFTBANK GRP's average annual return?
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of SFTBY’s share price over the past 10 years is -1.6%, without dividends. Individual years vary a great deal, and SFTBY’s best recent full year was 2025 (+96.7%) while the worst was 2021 (-84.4%).
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