Japanese tech company SoftBank has sold all its NVIDIA shares for $5.8 billion. The sale took place in October 2025. According to SoftBank, the money will help fund new technology projects, especially in artificial intelligence.
SoftBank also reported that its profit nearly tripled in the first half of this fiscal year. From April to September, the company earned about 2.5 trillion yen ($16.2 billion). Its sales rose 7.7% to 3.7 trillion yen ($24 billion). These gains come from smart investments in tech companies and funds.
SoftBank’s founder, Masayoshi Son, is shifting the company’s focus toward AI. He has made plans for massive investments such as the $500 billion Stargate AI project and a $30 billion stake in OpenAI. Selling NVIDIA shares provided SoftBank with the funds to support these plans.
NVIDIA recently became the first company to reach a $5 trillion value, after a rapid rise in its stock. SoftBank’s timing earned the company large profits while letting it focus on AI and new technology ventures.
Although SoftBank has already sold off its stake in NVIDIA, it still cooperates with other major tech firms. It owns a part of ARM Holdings and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The AI boom is advantageous for these companies as well, and it reinforces SoftBank's position in the tech sector.
Experts say SoftBank’s move shows a change in strategy. The company is moving from just investing in chips to focusing on AI technology directly. NVIDIA’s products will still be used in SoftBank’s projects, keeping a strong link between the two companies.
SoftBank’s stock has almost doubled in the past year. The company also announced a 4:1 stock split starting January 2026. These moves show confidence in long-term growth.
Masayoshi Son aims to make SoftBank a leading player in AI worldwide. Partnerships with OpenAI, new AI data centers, and smart investments are all part of this plan. The company is betting on AI and semiconductor technology as the next big growth area.
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