SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) is a multinational conglomerate holding company based in Japan, known for its investments in technology, energy, and telecommunications sectors. Competing with other major tech investors like Alphabet and Amazon, SoftBank executed a 1-for-4 stock split on January 8, 2026, providing shareholders with one new share for every four shares they owned.

The stock split coincides with SoftBank's significant advancements in the AI sector, including a $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of the Stargate initiative to expand AI data centers. This strategic move, highlighted by CNBC and the Wall Street Journal, emphasizes the synergy between technology and energy sectors and SoftBank's commitment to enhancing its AI infrastructure platform.

Currently, SFTBY is trading at $14.24, reflecting a 2.45% increase. The stock has fluctuated between $13.60 and $14.55 today, with a yearly high of $22.50 and a low of $4.97. SoftBank's market capitalization stands at approximately $162.28 billion, with a trading volume of 202,134 shares on the OTC exchange.