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The latest announcement is out from Mizuho Financial Group ( (JP:8411) ).
Mizuho Financial Group has continued its share buyback program, repurchasing 14,640,700 common shares for about ¥105.0 billion between February 1 and February 28, 2026 through market purchases using a trust method. The move is part of a broader capital management initiative authorized by its board to enhance shareholder returns and optimize its capital structure.
Under the board’s resolution, Mizuho is permitted to buy back up to 65 million shares, or 2.6% of its outstanding stock as of December 31, 2025, for a maximum of ¥300 billion during the period from November 17, 2025 to March 31, 2026. As of February 28, 2026, the group has repurchased a total of 39,130,800 shares for approximately ¥249.1 billion, indicating that the program is well advanced and signaling a continued focus on shareholder value, which may support earnings per share and the stock’s market valuation.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8411) stock is a Buy with a Yen8449.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Mizuho Financial Group stock, see the JP:8411 Stock Forecast page.
More about Mizuho Financial Group
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is one of Japan’s major banking and financial services groups, operating as a comprehensive financial institution listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The group provides a broad range of services including commercial and investment banking, asset management, and other financial solutions to corporate, institutional, and retail clients in Japan and overseas.
YTD Price Performance: 25.46%
Average Trading Volume: 10,256,929
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen17773.9B
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