As expected, Softbank pushed a conservative outlook in uncertain markets. Investment losses were higher than expected but ARM revenues were better. On balance, a mixed quarter.
On balance a good quarter with solid progress to year-end targets. Headline mobile erosion was higher than we expected but ARPU declines were in-line and erosion from price reductions is improving
Mobile revenue erosion appears to be improving but unanticipated costs for rising fuel costs and the July network failure stand in the way of FY22 profitability targets
In this deep dive report, we initiate coverage at Neutral with a ¥6,300 target price. We think global tech will struggle but a recovery in China values provides some support.