J.P. Morgan Maintains a Buy on Mizuho Financial Group (MFG)

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) is one of the best stocks under $10 to buy right now. On August 19, J.P. Morgan analyst Takahiro Yano maintained a Buy rating on Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) and set a price target of Yen6,070.00.

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Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) reported its fiscal Q1 2025 results on July 31, affirming underlying growth.

Adjusted earnings for the quarter reached J¥115.91​​ per share, up from an EPS of ¥114.14 reported in the same quarter last year. Earnings also topped consensus estimates of ¥98.33 per share.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MFG) provides financial services such as trust banking, banking, securities, and others. Its operations are divided into the following segments: Mizuho Bank Ltd. (MHKB), Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. (MHTB), and Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (MHSC).

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