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Title SoftBank's $1.5-B Quarterly Earnings A Mixed Bag of AI Investments and Unlisted Tech Startups

Introduction

As SoftBank Group prepares to release its quarterly earnings, investors are eagerly anticipating the financial results. The Japanese technology investment conglomerate is expected to post a net profit of 234 billion yen ($1.54 billion), driven by gains in its telecommunications holdings and the strong performance of unlisted tech startups like Swiggy. However, analysts remain divided on whether SoftBank's recent artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments will boost or hinder its bottom line.

The Contribution of Telecommunications Holdings

One of the key drivers of SoftBank's quarterly earnings is expected to be its telecommunications holdings. The US subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile US, saw its shares hit an all-time high in late November and rose 7 percent over the quarter. This performance is likely to contribute positively to SoftBank's bottom line.

The Impact of Swiggy's IPO

Another significant factor will be the performance of Indian delivery firm Swiggy, which jumped 17 percent on its market debut in November and had risen almost 20 percent by the end of December. This strong showing may signal a recovery in IPO markets, particularly in India, and could trigger a bump in the valuations of SoftBank's several-hundred-strong portfolio of unlisted tech firms.

The Uncertainty of AI Investments

However, the future impact of SoftBank's major AI investments announced over the past two months is more uncertain. CEO Masayoshi Son's pledge to invest $100 billion in AI projects in the US over four years could entail selling or monetizing portfolio assets or taking on excessive debt, according to Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal.

The OpenAI Joint Venture

Last week, Son announced a new joint venture with ChatGPT maker OpenAI to offer AI services in Japan for corporate customers and roll out OpenAI products across SoftBank's portfolio companies. While some analysts see this as an opportunity for efficiency gains at portfolio companies, others believe the $3 billion annual usage fee paid to OpenAI could diminish near-term earnings.

Conclusion

As SoftBank releases its quarterly earnings, it remains to be seen whether the company's AI investments will pay off or create new challenges. With a strong performance expected from its telecommunications holdings and unlisted tech startups like Swiggy, the company is well-positioned to deliver robust earnings. However, the uncertainty surrounding its AI investments means that investors should remain cautious.

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SoftBank's Quarterly Earnings Expectations
The Contribution of Telecommunications Holdings
The Impact of Swiggy's IPO
The Uncertainty of AI Investments
The OpenAI Joint Venture

Keywords SoftBank, quarterly earnings, AI investments, telecommunications holdings, unlisted tech startups, Swiggy, IPO markets, India.

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