
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. remains a Hold as the pending $16/share SoftBank take-private caps both upside and downside, shifting focus from fundamentals to deal closure. 2Q26 GAAP EPS of $1.16 beat expectations, driven by carried interest and investment income, but core fee revenue and FEEUM growth remain muted. FRE margins compressed to 30% as cash compensation rose 19% YoY, with fee-related earnings down 17% YoY, highlighting pressure on the recurring earnings engine.







