Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MHFG) reports on the progress of a common stock repurchase program. The reporting period for this specific update covers the month of January 2026, with the filing date of February 2, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity and does not provide comprehensive financial statements such as revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt levels.
- Shares Repurchased (Jan 2026): 9,161,100 shares
- Repurchase Price (Jan 2026): ¥59,554,208,900
- Cumulative Shares Repurchased (as of Jan 31, 2026): 24,490,100 shares
- Cumulative Repurchase Amount (as of Jan 31, 2026): ¥144,039,317,900
- Program Cap: Up to 60,000,000 shares or ¥200,000,000,000
Material Changes
The filing details the execution of the repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors on November 14, 2025. As of January 31, 2026, the company has repurchased approximately 40.8% of the authorized share count and utilized approximately 72% of the authorized capital limit.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains forward-looking statements regarding the repurchase program but explicitly disclaims any obligation to update these statements. It refers investors to the "Risk Factors" and "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" sections of the most recent Form 20-F for details on factors affecting financial condition and results of operations. The repurchase period is scheduled to conclude on February 28, 2026.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the remaining authorized capital and share count available for repurchase under the November 2025 resolution.
- Confirm the final repurchase totals upon the program's conclusion on February 28, 2026.
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for comprehensive financial metrics (revenue, profit, liquidity) not included in this 6-K.
- Check for any subsequent filings that may supersede the forward-looking statements contained herein.