SoftBank shares fall 3% on Intel losses and AI investment scrutiny
The Tokyo-listed group slipped in line with broader market weakness while facing scrutiny over its Intel stake and new AI infrastructure commitments.
The Tokyo-listed group slipped in line with broader market weakness while facing scrutiny over its Intel stake and new AI infrastructure commitments. Published 2026-11-12 by Falling Shares.
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SoftBank Group shares fell 3.04% to 3,738 JPY on Thursday, adding to a 43.0% annual decline. The drop coincided with reports of a $7 billion loss on its Intel stake and a new multi-billion dollar AI infrastructure joint venture in Malaysia.
Intel losses and Malaysia deal
SoftBank reported a loss of approximately $7 billion in its latest quarter, driven by declines in the value of its Intel holdings and associated hedges, according to beincrypto.com.
The company also announced a multi-billion dollar joint venture in Malaysia for AI infrastructure with Grab Holdings and PETROS, as reported by finance.yahoo.com.
Margin buying and AI risks
Local media noted a margin buying balance of 41.71 million shares, while analysts discussed the risks inherent in SoftBank’s expanding AI investment portfolio, as cited by note.com.
SoftBank shares plunged more than 10% on 6 November, closing at 3,549 JPY, according to note.com.
Volatility and performance
The stock has slid 6.1% over the past five days and dropped 29.6% over the last month. By Falling Shares' measure, the company-specific portion of Thursday’s move was 1.6%, while the broader market accounted for 1.4% of the decline.
SoftBank’s shares are currently 56.7% below their 52-week high of 9,074 JPY. The stock carries an Unstable stability rating, with annualised volatility of 81.1% compared to 27.7% for the benchmark index.