According to reports from CNBC TV18 and Mint, SoftBank Group has made Intel its largest disclosed US equity holding, with the chipmaker accounting for around 66.8% of the group's disclosed US equity portfolio as of June 30, 2026. The company held 86,956,522 Intel shares valued at around $12.14 billion at the end of the June quarter, making Intel by far the group's largest disclosed US equity position. The 13F filing revealed that SoftBank's other major holdings included Symbotic at 9.85% of the portfolio valued at around $1.79 billion, and T-Mobile US at 9.23% or around $1.68 billion. The Intel position marks a significant increase in SoftBank's existing exposure to the chipmaker, with the Japanese investment company having previously made a $2 billion strategic investment in Intel, which was closed in the third quarter of 2025.
As reported by CNBC TV18, SoftBank had previously committed $2 billion to Intel, while Nvidia separately announced a $5 billion investment in the chipmaker in 2025. The 13F filing does not establish when SoftBank acquired or changed the Intel position during the June quarter, as the disclosed share count remained unchanged from the March 31, 2026 reporting date. The substantial investment reflects Masayoshi Son's continued focus on artificial intelligence and automation sectors. The remaining holdings included companies such as Webtoon Entertainment, Inter & Co., Tempus AI, Klarna, Chime, eToro, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and Nu Holdings, though these investments accounted for only a small share of SoftBank's disclosed US equity portfolio.
According to CNBC TV18 and Mint reports, Intel reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $16.128 billion, up 25.4% year-on-year, while non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.42, compared with $0.21 expected by analysts. Revenue from Intel's Data Center and AI business rose 59% year-on-year to around $6.262 billion in the quarter. CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company's second-quarter performance represented its strongest revenue growth in more than 15 years and flagged the seventh consecutive quarter of exceeding financial expectations. Intel has raised its 2026 capital spending outlook to more than $20 billion and expects spending to be higher again in 2027. For the third quarter of 2026, Intel set a revenue outlook of $15.8 billion to $16.8 billion.
According to latest reports, Intel's shareholding was mixed among hedge funds and institutional holders in the second quarter, with several funds exiting their stake while some added positions. Philippe Laffont-owned Coatue Management was the only company that added Intel to its portfolio in Q2, while other institutional investors including Duquesne and others exited their positions. This mixed institutional response reflects the broader market dynamics around semiconductor stocks and their valuations. The contrasting positions among major institutional investors highlight the varying views on Intel's growth prospects and market positioning in the competitive semiconductor landscape.
