MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (MFG) Company Report

Analyst Coverage

Research analysts who have asked questions during MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP earnings calls.

Mia Nagasaka

Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.

2 questions for MFG

Also covers: DSEEY, NMR

Akira Takai

Daiwa Securities

1 question for MFG

Hideyasu Ban

Jefferies Securities

1 question for MFG

Ken Takamiya

Nomura Securities

1 question for MFG

Also covers: MUFG

Rie Nishihara

JPMorgan Asset Management

1 question for MFG

Shinichiro Nakamura

Bank of America Securities

1 question for MFG

Also covers: MUFG

Latest news

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for MFG.

Mizuho Financial Group Announces Progress of Common Stock Repurchase

MFG

Share Buyback

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) reported the progress of its common stock repurchase program for the period of January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026.
During January 2026, MHFG repurchased 9,161,100 shares of its common stock for an aggregate price of ¥59,554,208,900.
The overall repurchase program, resolved on November 14, 2025, authorizes the repurchase of up to 60,000,000 shares (2.4% of total shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025) for a maximum of ¥200,000,000,000 by February 28, 2026.
As of January 31, 2026, MHFG has repurchased a total of 24,490,100 shares for an aggregate amount of ¥144,039,317,900 under this program.

5 days ago

6-K

Mizuho Financial Group Amends Share Repurchase Program

MFG

Share Buyback

Dividends

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) announced an expansion of its share repurchase program, extending the repurchase period and increasing the aggregate amount and number of shares.
The maximum aggregate shares to be repurchased increased to 65,000,000 shares (2.6% of total shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025), and the aggregate repurchase price limit was raised to ¥300,000,000,000.
The repurchase period has been extended to March 31, 2026, with the scheduled cancellation date for repurchased shares set for April 22, 2026.
This amendment aligns with MHFG's capital policy to balance capital adequacy, growth investment, and shareholder returns, targeting a total payout ratio of 50% or more through progressive dividends and flexible share buybacks.

5 days ago

6-K

Mizuho Financial Group Reports Q3 FY2025 Results and Provides FY2025 Estimates

MFG

Earnings

Guidance Update

Dividends

Mizuho Financial Group reported Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent of ¥1,019,890 million and Earnings per Share of Common Stock of ¥409.21 for the nine months ended December 31, 2025.
Total Assets increased to ¥297,570,168 million as of December 31, 2025, from ¥283,320,404 million as of March 31, 2025.
The company provided Fiscal 2025 estimates including Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent of ¥1,130,000 million and Earnings per Share of Common Stock of ¥454.39, with an estimated annual cash dividend of ¥145.00, noting no revision to previous estimates.

5 days ago

6-K

Mizuho Financial Group reports progress on common stock repurchase

MFG

Share Buyback

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) announced the progress of its common stock repurchase program as of December 31, 2025.
From December 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, MHFG repurchased 9,434,900 shares for an aggregate price of ¥53,454,803,500.
As of December 31, 2025, the total shares repurchased under the current resolution, which began on November 17, 2025, amounted to 15,329,000 shares for an aggregate amount of ¥84,485,109,000.
The Board of Directors had authorized a maximum repurchase of 60,000,000 shares (up to ¥200,000,000,000) for the period from November 17, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Jan 5, 2026, 11:01 AM

6-K

Mizuho Financial Group Reports Increased Profits and Announces Share Buyback Program

MFG

Earnings

Share Buyback

Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent for the six months ended September 30, 2025, increased to ¥689,947 million from ¥566,141 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024.
Earnings per Share of Common Stock for the six months ended September 30, 2025, was ¥276.20.
Mizuho Financial Group announced a share repurchase program for up to 60,000,000 shares (2.4% of issued shares) with an aggregate price of up to ¥200,000,000,000, to be conducted from November 17, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
Ordinary Profits for the six months ended September 30, 2025, rose to ¥849,626 million compared to ¥747,079 million for the same period in the previous year.

Nov 28, 2025, 11:03 AM

6-K

Mizuho Financial Group announces common stock repurchase and cancellation

MFG

Share Buyback

Dividends

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) announced on November 14, 2025, that its Board of Directors resolved to repurchase its common stock.
The company plans to repurchase up to 60,000,000 shares, which represents 2.4% of total shares outstanding excluding treasury stock as of September 30, 2025, for an aggregate amount of up to ¥200,000,000,000.
The repurchase period is scheduled from November 17, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with all repurchased common stock slated for cancellation by March 23, 2026.
This share buyback is part of MFG's capital policy to achieve an optimal balance between capital adequacy, growth investment, and shareholder returns, including progressive dividend increases and flexible share buybacks, guided by a total payout ratio of 50% or more.