Mizuho Financial Group is trading at $9.56 (down 7.5%) in after-hours trading, reversing earlier gains as investors take profits following a strong quarterly report.
- The bank reported a 45% surge in fiscal first-quarter net profit to ¥422.9 billion, driven by Bank of Japan interest rate hikes and robust investment banking activity.
- Shares had climbed over 4% during the regular session on July 30, 2026, before the current reversal as market participants adjusted positions following the earnings-driven surge.