S&P Revises SoftBank's Rating Outlook to Negative, Citing Potential Credit Quality Impact from $30 Billion OpenAI Investment

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-17T11:16:18+00:00

S&P adjusted SoftBank's rating outlook from stable to negative due to its additional investment in OpenAI, which may impact liquidity and credit quality. SoftBank has invested over $30 billion in OpenAI, with its rating confirmed at "BB+", and may reduce financial impact through asset sales.

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2026-03-17 11:16:18

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S&P has revised the outlook for SoftBank Group from Stable to Negative, stating that the company’s plan to invest an additional $30 billion in OpenAI could impair its liquidity and the credit quality of its assets. Prior to this outlook change, SoftBank decided last month to deepen its investment in OpenAI, having already invested over $30 billion in the company and invested in other AI firms. S&P affirmed SoftBank’s long-term issuer credit rating of BB+, noting that SoftBank may limit negative financial impacts by selling assets. The rating agency stated in a Tuesday release, “SoftBank’s investments in AI, including its investment in OpenAI, mainly involve startups and private companies we believe face significant AI innovation risks and intense competition. We consider OpenAI to be one of its worst credit quality investments.” (Sina Finance)

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