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The Power of SoftBank A Closer Look at $1.5-B Quarterly Earnings

As SoftBank Group prepares to release its quarterly net profit of ¥234 billion ($1.54 billion), analysts are divided on whether the company's recent AI-related investments will have a positive or negative impact on its bottom line.

Telecommunications Holdings Drive Growth

SoftBank, Japan's leading technology investment conglomerate, is expected to continue reaping benefits from its US telecommunications subsidiary, T-Mobile US. Following an all-time high in late November and a 7% increase over the quarter, investors will be watching to see if this momentum translates into a boost for SoftBank's quarterly earnings.

Indian IPO Market Recovery

The impressive market debut of Indian delivery firm Swiggy in November, which saw its shares jump 17% on the first day, has triggered a recovery in India's initial public offering (IPO) markets. This could lead to a bump in the valuations of SoftBank's unlisted tech portfolio, comprising hundreds of companies.

AI-Related Investments A Double-Edged Sword?

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's commitment to invest $100 billion in AI projects in the US over four years may involve selling or monetizing portfolio assets or taking on debt. While some analysts view this as a long-term play, others are concerned that the significant annual usage fee paid to OpenAI, announced last week, could diminish near-term earnings.

The OpenAI Joint Venture A Game-Changer?

SoftBank's joint venture with ChatGPT maker OpenAI aims to offer AI services in Japan for corporate customers and roll out OpenAI products across SoftBank's portfolio companies. Some see this as a means of driving efficiency gains at portfolio companies, while others are concerned about the potential impact on near-term earnings.

What's Next?

As SoftBank prepares to announce its quarterly earnings, investors will be closely monitoring how these AI-related investments play out. Will they lead to long-term growth or short-term losses? Only time will tell.

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