SoftBank outlines AI-RAN expansion and Cristal deployment plan for 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 10 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Financial Performance: SoftBank Corp. reported a 7% increase in revenue to JPY 4,811.5 billion and a 12% rise in operating income to JPY 821.9 billion for Q3 2025, with strong growth across all segments, particularly in the financial sector driven by PayPay's profitability.
Strategic Initiatives: The company is focusing on AI advancements through partnerships, including a collaboration with OpenAI to develop an AI solution named Cristal, while also reorganizing its financial services under PayPay to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
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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.
