Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in banking, trust, securities, and other businesses related to financial services in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Retail & Business Banking Company, Corporate & Institutional Company, Global Corporate Company, Global Markets Company, and Asset Management Company. The company provides deposit products; syndicated, housing, and card loans; business matching services; and advisory services related to overseas expansions, and mergers and acquisitions-related services. It also offers consulting services, including asset management and asset succession; payroll services; and sells lottery tickets issued by prefectures and ordinance-designated cities. In addition, it offers financial solutions, such as fund management, underwriting of equity and bonds, M&A advisory, and risk hedging products, etc. for corporate customers to meet their needs in fund-raising, investment management, and financial strategies; solutions based on their capital management, business strategy, and financial strategy; solutions related to real estate; advisory services and solutions, such as advice on proposals on various investment products; and financial services that include funding support. Further, the company offers sales and trading services to meet risk hedging and investment needs; investment products for individual customers; and consulting services for institutional investors. Additionally, the company provides products and services related to trust, securitization and structured finance, pension, and stock transfers; securities services; and research, private banking, and information technology-related services. As of March 31, 2020, its branch network included 464 Mizuho Bank, 60 Mizuho Trust and Banking, and 256 Mizuho Securities; and 7,200 automated teller machines in Japan. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
IPO Year:
Exchange: NYSE
Website: mizuho-fg.co.jp
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2023 | Neutral → Buy | Goldman | |
| 6/23/2022 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities | |
| 4/11/2022 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities | |
| 1/27/2022 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
The Epson Tour's newest champion joins Legend Michelle Wie West and LPGA stars Rose Zhang and Ayaka Furue to form Team Mizuho Wilson to compete in 2025 Mizuho Americas Open as sponsor exemption NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, the Americas arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE:MFG), one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced Yana Wilson, 2023 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Player of the Year and current rookie on the Epson Tour, as an official brand ambassador. Wilson – who earned her first professional victory on the Epson Tour this past Sunday in her hometown of Las Vegas –
NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Bill Featherston as Managing Director and Head of Americas Research. He will report to Darlene Pasquill, Head of Equity Division, Mizuho Americas. Featherston brings nearly 30 years of experience in equity research to Mizuho, most recently serving as Americas Director of Securities Research at Credit Suisse. Prior to that, he spent 17 years in Equity Research at UBS as an Oil & Gas Exploration & Production and integrated oil analyst where he was regularly named to Institutional Investor's All-America Research Team. "Bill is a proven leader with a track record in managing people and developing differ
TOKYO and NEW YORK, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) and Greenhill & Co., Inc. today announced that Mizuho Americas has completed the acquisition of Greenhill, adding complementary services to the firm's existing capital markets, banking, and private capital advisory capabilities across the corporate and investment bank. "We welcome Greenhill and look forward to delivering an even broader suite of solutions to our clients," said Shuji Matsuura, Chairman and CEO of Mizuho Americas. Greenhill brings a strong talent network of more than 370 employees and continues to operate globally from its many locations around the world. Mizuho will maintain the
NEW YORK, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the completion of its acquisition of Capstone Partners, a leading independent, middle-market placement agent focused on fundraising and advisory services to private equity, credit, real assets, and infrastructure investment firms. The deal expands Mizuho Americas' suite of investment banking solutions for clients in the alternative investment market, specifically financial sponsors. "Capstone reinforces our global capital raising and distribution capabilities, while opening new avenues of opportunity for delivering innovative fundraising and advisory services to the financial sponsor and general partner markets,"
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
13F-NT - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
6-K - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filer)
SC 13G - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filed by)
SC 13G - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filed by)
SC 13G - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filed by)
SC 13G - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filed by)
SC 13G/A - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Subject)
SC 13G - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Filed by)
SC 13G/A - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Subject)
NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Lloyd Walmsley as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Internet sector. Based in Atlanta, Walmsley reports to the Head of Americas Equity Research, Bill Featherston. Walmsley has more than 20 years of experience covering the Internet sector. He ranked fifth among Hedge Funds in Institutional Investor's (now Extel) All-America Research Team and eighth overall in the US Large Cap Internet sector in 2023. Most recently, he was Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst at UBS Securities where he more than doubled the size of his research coverage team and hosted the firm's in
The Epson Tour's newest champion joins Legend Michelle Wie West and LPGA stars Rose Zhang and Ayaka Furue to form Team Mizuho Wilson to compete in 2025 Mizuho Americas Open as sponsor exemption NEW YORK, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, the Americas arm of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE:MFG), one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced Yana Wilson, 2023 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Player of the Year and current rookie on the Epson Tour, as an official brand ambassador. Wilson – who earned her first professional victory on the Epson Tour this past Sunday in her hometown of Las Vegas –
Mizuho ranked first, tied alongside Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America Mizuho also wins Best Bank for Coverage for Corporates and Best Bank for Ease of Doing Business for Corporates NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced it was named best bank in the U.S. by Crisil Coalition Greenwich for Best in Corporate Banking, Best Coverage for Corporates, and Best in Ease of Doing Business for Corporates. Mizuho ranked first, tied alongside Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America for Corporate Banking and Ease of Doing Business, and tied with J.P. Morgan and Bank of America for Coverage for Corporates. Crisil Coalition Greenwich conducted o
NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced four of its exceptional women leaders were honored at the Markets Choice Women in Finance Awards, at an annual gala in New York City. Each award recipient was recognized for her career accomplishments, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing the industry. This year's winners from Mizuho Americas were: Serena Lin, Managing Director and Head of Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities Trading Desk for Excellence in Fixed Income TradingNatalya Rasmussen, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Fixed Income for Excellence in Fixed IncomeJee-Won Yang, Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets – Structur
NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced that Thierry Perrein has joined as Managing Director and Credit Strategist. He primarily covers REITs and Non-bank Financials, complementing Mizuho's integrated offerings in these sectors. He reports to Brian Connors, Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade (IG) Trading within Mizuho Americas' Fixed Income Division. "Mizuho continues to invest in our IG Credit Trading & Sales platform across content and sector capabilities," Connors noted. "Thierry's outstanding reputation with clients positions Mizuho for further leadership among investors in these important market segments." Perrein has been top ranked f
NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. hereby announces that it filed an annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2024. A copy of the Form 20-F annual report can be obtained at https://www.mizuhogroup.com/investors/financial-information/sec/form20f. Holders of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. American Depository Receipts may request a complimentary hard copy of the completed audited financial statements by emailing [email protected] and including: Your name;Your mailing address; andYour e-mail address. This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer for sale or solicita
NEW YORK, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced the hiring of Steven Valiquette as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst, covering Health Care Technology & Distribution. Based in New York, Valiquette reports to the Head of Americas Equity Research, Bill Featherston. Valiquette has more than 25 years of experience covering the Health Care sector and has been ranked in the top five in Health Care Technology & Distribution in the Institutional Investor's All-America Research Team survey more than five times. Most recently, he was Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst at Barclays focused on Health Care Technology & Distribution, as well as two
NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced that it has awarded The Marcy Lab School, a tuition-free, alternative-to-college program based in Brooklyn, with a three-year grant totaling $450,000. The funding supports a newly-established data analytics track within the school's technology curriculum. Mizuho's new philanthropic strategy targets the intersection of technology and equity through multi-year commitments to New York City nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated success in effectively helping underrepresented young adults acquire the technical skills necessary to access competitive-wage jobs. "We have partnered with The Marcy Lab School for s
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas, part of one of the largest financial institutions in the world and title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, today announced Rose Zhang, the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open champion who immediately prior spent a record 141 weeks as the top-ranked amateur in the world, as an official brand ambassador. She joins Michelle Wie West and Ayaka Furue representing "Team Mizuho." Upon winning the Mizuho Americas Open, Zhang became the first player since 1951 to win in her professional debut on the LPGA Tour. Since turning pro, Zhang has recorded seven top-10 finishes and represented the United States during the 2023 Solheim Cup. "The Mizuho
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced its strategic investment in DirectBooks®, the leading primary markets communications platform. Through this investment, Mizuho will join the board of directors and work directly with other top-tier investment banks to enhance capital markets globally. "DirectBooks has emerged as an important provider of innovative solutions for the capital markets," said Jerry Rizzieri, President and CEO, Mizuho Securities USA. "We look forward to playing a larger role in their continued success." DirectBooks is a fintech bank consortium founded with the goal of optimizing capital markets through streamlined communication
3 - MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC (0001335730) (Reporting)
Goldman upgraded Mizuho Financial from Neutral to Buy
BofA Securities downgraded Mizuho Financial from Buy to Neutral
BofA Securities upgraded Mizuho Financial from Neutral to Buy
BofA Securities downgraded Mizuho Financial from Buy to Neutral
Goldman Sachs upgraded Mizuho Financial Group from Sell to Neutral