Update shared on03 Oct 2025
Fair value Increased 3.11%Analysts have raised their price target for Mizuho Financial Group from ¥5,035 to ¥5,192, citing slightly improved profit margins and revenue growth projections, along with a modest decrease in the discount rate.
What's in the News
- Mizuho Financial Group has completed the repurchase of 23,909,200 shares, representing 0.95 percent of shares, for ¥99,999.72 million under the buyback program announced in May 2025 (Key Developments).
- From July 1, 2025 to August 29, 2025, the company repurchased 13,455,500 shares for ¥59,042.65 million as part of its ongoing buyback strategy (Key Developments).
- The company revised its consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025, now expecting profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,020,000 million and earnings per share of Common Stock of JPY 407.81, up from previous guidance (Key Developments).
- "Mizuho IR Day 2025" presentation held for analysts and investors, providing updates and strategic outlook (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ¥5,035 to ¥5,192, reflecting updated expectations.
- Discount Rate has decreased modestly from 6.40 percent to 6.34 percent. This signals a lower perceived risk profile.
- Revenue Growth forecast has improved, with the contraction lessening from -1.75 percent to -1.46 percent.
- Net Profit Margin has edged higher from 32.43 percent to 32.68 percent. This points to better anticipated profitability.
- Future P/E ratio has increased marginally from 12.09x to 12.24x. This indicates a slightly higher valuation on expected earnings.
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