Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG) is one of Japan’s leading financial institutions, offering a broad spectrum of banking, trust and securities services to corporate, institutional and retail clients. Established in 2000 through the merger of three major Japanese banks—Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan—Mizuho has built a comprehensive financial platform that spans commercial banking, trust banking and investment banking.

The group’s core banking operations provide deposit-taking, lending and cash management solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises as well as multinational corporations. In its trust banking division, Mizuho delivers asset management, fiduciary services and custody solutions to institutional investors, public bodies and high-net-worth individuals. Through its securities arm, the company offers underwriting, advisory services, debt and equity capital markets access, and global markets trading across fixed income, foreign exchange, equities and derivatives.

With headquarters in Tokyo and a presence in over 30 countries, Mizuho Financial Group serves key markets in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East. The bank leverages its extensive international network to support cross-border transactions, project finance and trade finance, while catering to domestic clients with tailored retail and wealth management products. Its digital banking initiatives and fintech partnerships aim to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency through mobile platforms, cloud services and data analytics.

Under the leadership of President and Group CEO Koji Fujiwara, Mizuho Financial Group continues to focus on sustainable growth, risk management and corporate governance. The company emphasizes environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in its lending and investment decisions, pledging to support initiatives in renewable energy, green infrastructure and social innovation. Mizuho’s integrated financial services model and commitment to innovation position it as a cornerstone of Japan’s banking sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.55 to $5.61
• 50-Day Range: $4.90 to $5.67
• 52-Week Range: $3.45 to $6.08
• Volume: 2.05 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.11 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $70.54 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.92
• Dividend Yield: 2.68%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Mizuho Financial Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Mizuho Financial Group scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 245th out of 938 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Mizuho Financial Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.67%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Mizuho Financial Group are expected to grow by 16.67% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $0.49 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Mizuho Financial Group is 11.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.22.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Mizuho Financial Group is 11.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.95.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Mizuho Financial Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.71. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Mizuho Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.02% of the float of Mizuho Financial Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mizuho Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mizuho Financial Group has recently decreased by 7.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Mizuho Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.72%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Mizuho Financial Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Mizuho Financial Group is 31.91%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Mizuho Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.61% next year. This indicates that Mizuho Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.02% of the float of Mizuho Financial Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mizuho Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mizuho Financial Group has recently decreased by 7.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.44

News Sentiment

Mizuho Financial Group has a news sentiment score of 0.44. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Mizuho Financial Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Mizuho Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Mizuho Financial Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.01% of the stock of Mizuho Financial Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 3.26% of the stock of Mizuho Financial Group is held by institutions.

MFG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MFG shares performed this year?

Mizuho Financial Group's stock was trading at $4.89 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MFG shares have increased by 14.5% and is now trading at $5.60.
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How were Mizuho Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The bank reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.00. The bank earned $12.84 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.38 billion. Mizuho Financial Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.37% and a net margin of 9.81%.

How do I buy shares of Mizuho Financial Group?

Shares of MFG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mizuho Financial Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mizuho Financial Group investors own include AT&T (T), Caterpillar (CAT), Intel (INTC), AbbVie (ABBV), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), GE Aerospace (GE) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/02/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MFG
• CIK: 1335730
• Web: www.mizuho-fg.co.jp
• Phone: (135) 224-1111
• Fax: 813-5224-1059
• Employees: 52,307
• Year Founded: 2003

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.47
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.92
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.33
• P/E Growth: 0.71
• Net Income: $3.92 billion
• Net Margins: 9.81%
• Pretax Margin: 9.59%
• Return on Equity: 10.37%
• Return on Assets: 0.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.41
• Current Ratio: 0.99
• Quick Ratio: 0.99

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $59.30 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.19
• Cash Flow: $0.57 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.77
• Book Value: $5.53 per share
• Price / Book: 1.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,596,490,000
• Free Float: 12,595,232,000
• Market Cap: $70.54 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.38