SoftBank’s revenue hits $22.1b in H1 fiscal 2025

SoftBank reported record results for the six months ending September 30, 2025, with revenue up 7.9% year-on-year to ¥3.4 trillion (US$22.14 billion)

Operating income climbed 7.3% to ¥628.9 billion (US$4.10 billion), and net income jumped 20.8% to ¥475.7 billion (US$3.10 billion).

Net income attributable to owners reached ¥348.8 billion (US$2.27 billion), up 7.7% from the previous year.

All business segments reported revenue increases, including its Distribution, Consumer, Financial, Enterprise, and Media and ecommerce divisions.

The company cited the higher net income to increased operating profit and lower income tax, along with the absence of a prior-year loss related to equity investments.

SoftBank forecasts revenue of ¥6.7 trillion (US$43.63 billion) and net income of ¥540 billion (US$3.52 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

The company declared a second-quarter dividend of ¥4.30 (US$0.028) per share after a 10-for-1 stock split implemented in October 2024.

🔗 Source: SoftBank

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