Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG) lifts FY 2026 profit and EPS

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Mizuho Financial Group reported higher profitability for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 compared with both actual results and previously announced forecasts for the prior year. Ordinary Income rose slightly to JPY 9,085,438 million from JPY 9,030,374 million, showing broadly stable top-line activity. Ordinary Profits increased more sharply to JPY 1,573,159 million, up JPY 405,018 million or 34.6%, driven mainly by strong growth in Fee business in and outside Japan and profits from the sale of cross-holding stocks. Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent improved to JPY 1,248,632 million, a rise of JPY 118,632 million or 10.4%. Earnings per Share increased from JPY 453.49 to JPY 502.92, a gain of JPY 49.43 or 10.8%, indicating stronger returns per share for shareholders.

Positive

• Strong profit growth: Ordinary Profits rose to JPY 1,573,159 million, a 34.6% increase versus the prior fiscal year’s level.
• Higher shareholder earnings: Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent grew 10.4% to JPY 1,248,632 million, lifting EPS from JPY 453.49 to JPY 502.92.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Banking sector equity analyst

Profitability improved strongly while revenue stayed broadly flat.

Mizuho Financial Group shows a notable profit uplift for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Ordinary Income increased modestly by JPY 55,063 million (0.6%), indicating relatively stable overall revenue-like activity.

Ordinary Profits grew from JPY 1,168,141 million to JPY 1,573,159 million, a 34.6% increase. The company attributes this mainly to strong Fee business both domestically and overseas, and profits from selling cross-holding stocks, which can support margin expansion.

Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent rose 10.4% to JPY 1,248,632 million, lifting Earnings per Share from JPY 453.49 to JPY 502.92. This indicates higher earnings per unit of equity. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify the sustainability of fee growth and gains from cross-holding stock sales.

Key Figures

Ordinary Income FY 2025: JPY 9,030,374 million Ordinary Income FY 2026: JPY 9,085,438 million Ordinary Profits FY 2025: JPY 1,168,141 million +5 more

8 metrics

Ordinary Income FY 2025 JPY 9,030,374 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 previously announced forecasts

Ordinary Income FY 2026 JPY 9,085,438 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026

Ordinary Profits FY 2025 JPY 1,168,141 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 previously announced forecasts

Ordinary Profits FY 2026 JPY 1,573,159 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026

Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent FY 2025 JPY 1,130,000 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 previously announced forecasts

Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent FY 2026 JPY 1,248,632 million Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026

EPS FY 2025 JPY 453.49 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 previously announced forecasts

EPS FY 2026 JPY 502.92 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026

Key Terms

Ordinary Profits, Ordinary Income, Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent, Earnings per Share, +2 more

6 terms

Ordinary Profits financial

"Ordinary Profits in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 have exceeded a 30% percentage change"

Ordinary Income financial

"Ordinary Income 9,030,374 million ... 9,085,438 million"

Ordinary income is the money you earn regularly from jobs, business activities, or investments like interest and rental income. It’s important because it’s the main amount you report to the government for taxes and helps determine how much you owe. Think of it as your paycheck or steady earnings that come in regularly.

Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent financial

"Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent 1,130,000 million ... 1,248,632 million"

Earnings per Share financial

"Earnings per Share 453.49 ... 502.92"

Earnings per share represent the amount of profit a company makes for each share of its stock, similar to how a pie’s total size can be divided into slices for each person. It helps investors understand how profitable the company is on a per-share basis, making it easier to compare its performance over time or against other companies. Higher earnings per share generally indicate better profitability and can influence a company's stock value.

Fee business financial

"strong growth in Fee business both in and outside Japan"

cross-holding stocks financial

"profits from the sale of cross-holding stocks"

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number 001-33098

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

5-5, Otemachi 1-chome

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8176

Japan

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROSPECTUS FORMING A PART OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-282497) AND TO BE A PART OF SUCH PROSPECTUS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				Date: May 15, 2026 Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
				By:		/s/ Makoto Samejima
				Name:		Makoto Samejima
				Title:		Senior Managing Corporate Executive / Group CFO

May 15, 2026

		Company name:		Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
		Representative:		Masahiro Kihara, President & Group CEO
		Head Office:		1-5-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
		Stock code:		8411 (Prime Market of Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Notice regarding difference in consolidated financial results

for fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces that the Ordinary Profits in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 have exceeded a 30% percentage change when compared to those for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Accordingly, it is issuing this separate notice as required by the Securities Listing Regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

1. Difference in results for fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026

		Ordinary Income		Ordinary Profits		Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent		Earnings per Share
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 / Previously announced forecasts* (JPY) (A)		9,030,374 million		1,168,141 million		1,130,000 million		453.49
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (JPY) (B)		9,085,438 million		1,573,159 million		1,248,632 million		502.92
Change (B)-(A)		55,063		405,018		118,632		49.43
Percentage change (%)		0.6		34.6		10.4		10.8

*  Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent and Earnings per Share in this row are forecasts for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, originally announced on November 14, 2025.

2. Reason for difference

The increase in ordinary profits was mainly due to factors including strong growth in Fee business both in and outside Japan, and profits from the sale of cross-holding stocks.

End of document

FAQ

How did Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) perform in fiscal year 2026?

Mizuho Financial Group reported higher profits for the year ended March 31, 2026. Ordinary Profits rose 34.6% to JPY 1,573,159 million, while Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent increased 10.4% to JPY 1,248,632 million, improving overall profitability.

What happened to Mizuho Financial Group’s ordinary profits year over year?

Ordinary Profits increased significantly year over year. They rose from JPY 1,168,141 million to JPY 1,573,159 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, a 34.6% gain, reflecting stronger underlying profitability in the group’s operations.

How did Mizuho Financial Group’s earnings per share change in fiscal 2026?

Earnings per Share improved for fiscal 2026. EPS rose from JPY 453.49 to JPY 502.92, an increase of JPY 49.43 or 10.8%, indicating that each share generated higher profit for shareholders compared with the previous fiscal year.

What drove Mizuho Financial Group’s profit increase for the year ended March 31, 2026?

The profit increase was mainly driven by strong Fee business growth and gains on cross-holding stocks. Fee income expanded both in and outside Japan, and profits from selling cross-holding stocks further supported the 34.6% rise in Ordinary Profits.

Did Mizuho Financial Group’s ordinary income grow in fiscal year 2026?

Ordinary Income grew modestly in fiscal 2026. It increased from JPY 9,030,374 million to JPY 9,085,438 million, a 0.6% rise, suggesting broadly stable top-line activity even as profitability improved more sharply than revenue-like measures.

Why did Mizuho Financial Group issue a notice about profit changes?

The company issued a notice because its Ordinary Profits changed by more than 30%. Tokyo Stock Exchange Securities Listing Regulations require a separate notice when consolidated Ordinary Profits exceed a 30% percentage change compared to the previous fiscal year’s level.