SoftBank says it made $4.2 billion from its OpenAI investment in the last quarter
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SoftBank reported a $4.2 billion gain from its 11% stake in OpenAI in the last quarter, highlighting the significant value of its investment in the artificial intelligence sector.
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SoftBank says it made $4.2 billion from its OpenAI investment in the last quarter
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2026-02-12 09:19
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SoftBank, the Japanese tech investor that has aggressively spent pursuing what it calls “artificial super intelligence,” said its recorded a $4.2 billion gain in the last quarter on its 11% stake in OpenAI.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on February 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.