DigitalBridge (DBRG) Soars 45% on SoftBank Merger Buzz

We recently published 10 Stocks Sparking Massive Fortunes. DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is one of the best performers on Friday.

DigitalBridge surged by 45.4 percent week-on-week, as investors loaded portfolios amid brewing reports that it is being eyed for acquisition by Japan-based investment giant SoftBank Group.

According to news reports, the two firms are currently in talks for a potential merger, as the Japanese conglomerate seeks to ramp up its presence in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry.

DigitalBridge (DBRG) Soars 45% on SoftBank Merger Buzz

DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is an investment company focusing on digital infrastructure, boasting $108 billion worth of assets under management as of September 2025. It owns significant stakes in Vantage Data Center, Yondr Group, AtlasEdge, DataBank, Switch, and AIMS, among others.

According to the reports, the results of the negotiations are expected to be concluded soon, although a deal is not guaranteed.

Following the news, investment firm JPMorgan reaffirmed its “overweight” rating and $18 price target for DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG), marking a 27.5 percent upside potential from its latest closing price of $14.12.

Apart from the potential DigitalBridge Group Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) acquisition, SoftBank also owns a significant stake in joint venture firm Stargate, which plans to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructures in the US over the next four years. Its partners for the joint venture are OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX.

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