Mizuho Financial Group (8411) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 8411 does

Mizuho Financial Group (8411) is a Japanese bank and financial services company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It operates banking, trust banking, securities, and other financial businesses across Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia/Oceania. The company provides corporate and structured finance, capital markets advisory, treasury solutions, and market services for foreign exchange, derivatives, equities, and fixed income. It also offers asset management, research, and institutional services such as custody and securities lending. Founded in 1873, Mizuho is headquartered in Chiyoda, Japan, and is part of the broader Japanese banking landscape alongside peers like Nomura Holdings (8604), Daiwa Securities Group (8601), and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306).

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 8,626 JPY, up 4.18% today and 75.3% over the last 52 weeks (range: 4,569 – 8,894).
• The trailing P/E ratio of 15.4 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; a lower number can suggest the stock is priced more conservatively relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 25.6 uses expected future earnings, which can be higher if the market anticipates growth.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months) is 560.69 JPY, representing the portion of profit attributable to each share.
• The dividend yield of 1.74% indicates the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price; the ex-dividend date is 29 Sept. 2026.
• The company pays out 26% of earnings as dividends, retaining the rest for reinvestment or reserves.
• Beta of 0.39 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market, which can mean lower volatility.
• Return on equity of 12.5% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.

What to watch

For a regional bank like Mizuho, investors typically monitor interest rate trends, which can affect lending margins and profitability. Regulatory changes in Japan and major markets can influence capital requirements and business scope. The company's exposure to corporate and structured finance means it is sensitive to economic cycles and credit conditions. Earnings releases, such as the upcoming report on 13 Nov. 2026, often provide updates on asset quality and outlook. Because Mizuho is part of the Japanese financial ecosystem, broader sector moves involving peers like ORIX (8591) or Tokio Marine Holdings (8766) can also shape sentiment.