DigitalBridge Group Inc Acquired by SoftBank Group for Approximately $4 Billion
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 29 2025
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Source: Benzinga
- Acquisition Announcement: DigitalBridge Group Inc announced its acquisition by SoftBank Group for approximately $4 billion, resulting in a 9.9% stock price increase to $15.30 on Monday, indicating strong market confidence in the deal's potential to enhance the company's capital strength and market position.
- Share Buyback Program: Eightco Holdings Inc announced a share buyback program of up to $125 million, leading to a 29.1% surge in its stock price to $2.15, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value and boosting market confidence.
- Analyst Rating Upgrade: Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Palisade Bio with an Overweight rating and a price target of $25, which propelled its stock price up 18.6% to $2.55, showcasing market optimism regarding the company's growth potential.
- FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation: Praxis Precision Medicines received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ulixacaltamide, resulting in a 13% increase in its stock price to $304.00, marking a significant advancement in the company's innovative drug development and potentially laying the groundwork for future market performance.
Analyst Views on DBRG
Wall Street analysts forecast DBRG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DBRG is 16.00 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 16.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 15.410
Low
16.00
Averages
16.00
High
16.00
Current: 15.410
Low
16.00
Averages
16.00
High
16.00
About DBRG
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. is a global investment manager in digital infrastructure, deploying and managing capital across the digital ecosystem, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure. Its investment management platform is anchored by its value-added funds within the DigitalBridge Partners (DBP) infrastructure equity series. Its investment offerings also include core equity, credit and liquid securities. The DBP series of funds focuses on value-added digital infrastructure, investing in and building businesses across the digital infrastructure sector. Core Equity invests in digital infrastructure businesses and assets with long-duration cash flow profiles, primarily in more developed geographies, through its Strategic Assets Fund (SAF). DigitalBridge Credit is a private credit strategy that delivers credit solutions to corporate borrowers in the digital infrastructure sector globally through credit financing products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
