Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (Stock Code: 8411) is dated May 15, 2026. The report serves as a notice to the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding a significant variance in consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | FY Ended Mar 31, 2025 (Forecast) | FY Ended Mar 31, 2026 (Actual) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Income (JPY Million) | 9,030,374 | 9,085,438 | +55,063 |
| Ordinary Profits (JPY Million) | 1,168,141 | 1,573,159 | +405,018 |
| Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent (JPY Million) | 1,130,000 | 1,248,632 | +118,632 |
| Earnings Per Share (JPY) | 453.49 | 502.92 | +49.43 |
The filing does not provide specific data regarding cash flow, debt levels, liquidity ratios, or operating margins.
Material Changes Versus Prior Period
- Ordinary Profits: Increased by 34.6% (405,018 million JPY) compared to the prior year forecast, triggering the regulatory disclosure requirement for a change exceeding 30%.
- Profit Attributable to Owners: Rose by 10.4% (118,632 million JPY).
- Earnings Per Share: Increased by 10.8%.
- Ordinary Income: Showed minimal growth of 0.6%.
Management Commentary and Drivers
Management attributes the significant increase in ordinary profits primarily to two factors:
- Strong growth in the Fee business, both within Japan and internationally.
- Profits realized from the sale of cross-holding stocks.
The filing does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the explanation of the current period's performance.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the composition of "Fee business" growth to determine if it is recurring or one-time in nature.
- Confirm the extent of remaining cross-holding stock inventory and the sustainability of gains from such sales.
- Review the full consolidated financial statements to assess cash flow and debt positions, which are not detailed in this summary notice.
- Note that the 2025 figures used for comparison were originally forecasts announced on November 14, 2025.