SoftBank reports record profit, driven by sharp gains across its artificial intelligence–focused portfolio. The group benefits from rising valuations of AI developers and infrastructure companies amid accelerating global demand for generative AI and cloud-based computing.
A major contributor is SoftBank’s deepened exposure to OpenAI. In 2025, SoftBank invests more than $30 billion in OpenAI, increasing its ownership stake to roughly 11%. The investment positions SoftBank as one of OpenAI’s largest shareholders and strengthens its role in shaping the global AI ecosystem.
SoftBank continues to ramp up AI-related spending and strategic partnerships, signaling long-term conviction in the sector. The results highlight how large-scale capital deployment into leading AI platforms translates into outsized portfolio returns as adoption accelerates.
