SoftBank G interim financial results, net loss of 768 billion yen, loss at data center

SoftBank Group (SBG) announced its September 2026 interim financial results (International Financial Reporting Standards) on the 10th, with a net loss of 768 billion yen. The loss was affected by changes in plans for an AI (artificial intelligence) data center in the United States. Due to a significant increase in unrealized gains on Open AI stocks held, the company turned into a deficit, a complete reversal from the previous year's net profit of 2,924 billion yen. It is the first time in three years that the interim financial results have been in the red.

Investment income was 1,725.7 billion yen, due to the recording of gains on Intel stock. On the other hand, the company posted a loss of 597.2 billion yen due to changes in the procurement plan for power generation equipment for an AI data center project in the United States. In addition, losses on derivatives (financial derivatives) related to Intel stock and an increase in the number of engineers at the British semiconductor design arm, which increased personnel costs, also pushed down the company's results.

Some believe that the Democratic Party's victory in the U.S. midterm elections will create stronger headwinds for the construction of data centers, which are essential for AI development. When asked about the impact on the data center business in the United States, Chief Financial Officer Yoshimitsu Goto answered, ``I have understood the various opinions regarding the data center business in various parts of the United States even before the election.I want to maintain strong communication with local communities.''

Under these circumstances, SBG will be held on the 9th...