SoftBank Corp.: EPS $0.0281 vs $0.0246 expected; revenue $12.6B vs $12.0B
Key Facts
Q2 FY2027 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 0.0281 | 0.0246 | — | 0.0281 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 12.6000 | 11.9500 | +5.4% | 11.7800 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Q2 FY2027 | 0.0281 | 0.0246 | — | 12.60 | 11.95 | +5.4% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Q1 FY2027 | 0.0190 | 0.0172 | — | 11.16 | 10.81 | +3.3% |
| May 11, 2026 | Q4 FY2026 | 0.0083 | 0.0123 | — | 11.61 | 11.53 | +0.7% |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 0.0180 | 0.0166 | — | 11.45 | 11.15 | +2.7% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Q2 FY2026 | 0.0281 | 0.0222 | — | 11.78 | 11.54 | +2.1% |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Q1 FY2026 | 0.0210 | 0.0218 | — | 11.51 | 11.23 | +2.4% |
| May 8, 2025 | Q4 FY2025 | 0.0129 | 0.0127 | — | 11.92 | 11.69 | +1.9% |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 0.0148 | 0.0161 | — | 10.55 | 10.52 | +0.3% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures. Figures are in USD as carried for this US-traded line; the company reports in another currency.
SoftBank Corp. results: EPS $0.0281 vs $0.0246 expected; revenue $12.6B vs $12.0B. The results cover the company's Q2 FY2027. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by $0.0035; revenue above the estimate by 5.4%. Figures are in USD as carried for this US-traded line; the company reports in JPY.
Revenue was up 7.0% from $11.8 billion a year earlier (Q2 FY2026). EPS was unchanged from $0.0281 a year earlier.
What the results mean
Revenue growth at SoftBank Corp. points to an expanding business, while its implications for profitability depend on costs and the nature of revenue. In telecommunications services, the relationship between business growth and service delivery costs deserves attention when interpreting the results.
The company description includes a connection to PayPay Bank through an indirect stake. This makes the nature of that relationship and its contribution to SoftBank Corp. relevant to understanding the business, while distinguishing service revenue from returns associated with equity interests.
What to watch on the earnings call: Sources of revenue growth, the nature and durability of revenue, telecommunications service delivery costs and their effect on margins, and the relationship with PayPay Bank and the role of the indirect stake in the business.
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