Mizuho Financial Raises FY26 Profit Guidance by 7.7% on BOJ Tightening

Key Facts

1Mizuho Financial Group raised its FY26 net profit guidance by 7.7% to ¥1.4 trillion.

2The group expects 12.1% YoY profit growth driven by the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes.

Mizuho Financial Group raised its net profit guidance for the 2026 fiscal year by 7.7% to ¥1.4 trillion. Seeking Alpha reported that the group expects annual profit growth of 12.1%, driven by the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes and monetary tightening measures.

The upward revision stems from improved margins in retail banking and strong performance across asset management and investment banking units. Regarding market performance, MFG closed at $11 on September 29, 2026, after trading between a low of $10.82 and a high of $11.01 during that session.