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# SoftBank Posts $7\.06B Q2 Loss on Write\-Down of AI Data Center Equipment

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**Published:** 2026-11-10T10:52:45.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** openai, funding

## Summary

SoftBank reported a $7\.06 billion loss for the quarter ending Sept\. 30, due in part to a $3\.73 billion charge from its SB7 unit tied to AI data center equipment, while revenue rose 16% year\-on\-year to $14\.03 billion\.

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