MFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

MFG has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 0.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.29%
Payout Ratio 35.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.25%
Consistency Lifetime 92.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.25%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 19
Dividend Rating 64.47%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 75.7%
Total Return 5y: 300.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,893 M 20.1% 37.8%
INGA 84,914 M 6.79% 36.0%
ING 86,532 M 6.57% 32.7%
ITUB 95,710 M 12.2% 17.5%
ABN 30,174 M 6.27% 22.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 28,286 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,893 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,774 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 104,583 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
USB
U.S. Bancorp
 4.33% Yield
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui
 3.26% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield
NTB
Bank of N.T.
 4.42% Yield

MFG Dividend History: Last 36 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-12-15 Semiannual 0.0951 -7.7% 1.41%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-06-16 Semiannual 0.103 18.4% 1.9%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-12-16 Semiannual 0.087 24.3% 2.11%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-06-17 Semiannual 0.07 3.3% 1.75%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-18 Semiannual 0.0678 11.8% 1.92%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-06-16 Semiannual 0.0606 -2.2% 2.13%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-12-16 Semiannual 0.062 1.5% 2.78%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-06-16 Semiannual 0.0611 -13.2% 2.21%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-12-17 Semiannual 0.0704 2.7% 2.39%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-06-18 Semiannual 0.0685 -4.8% 2.26%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-12-17 Semiannual 0.0719 4.3% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-06-18 Semiannual 0.069 0.1% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-16 Semiannual 0.0689 -0.5% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-06-14 Semiannual 0.0693 4.2% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-17 Semiannual 0.0665 -2.7% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-06-14 Semiannual 0.0684 2.7% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-15 Annual 0.0666 -1.8% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-03-31 2017-06-15 Annual 0.0678 3.1% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-09-30 2016-12-16 Annual 0.0657 -5.8% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-03-31 2016-06-13 Annual 0.0698 14.6% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-09-30 2015-12-14 Annual 0.0609 -5.3% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-03-31 2015-06-15 Annual 0.0643 11.6% N/A
2014-09-28 2014-09-29 2014-12-15 Annual 0.0576 -16% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-07-07 Annual 0.0685 17.3% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-27 2013-12-16 Semiannual 0.0584 -4.7% N/A
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-07-05 Annual 0.0613 -15.5% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-27 2012-12-17 Annual 0.0725 -3.6% N/A
2012-03-28 2012-03-29 2012-07-09 Annual 0.0753 -14.4% N/A
2012-03-27 0.088 14% N/A
2011-09-28 2011-09-29 2011-12-19 Semiannual 0.0771 -48.4% N/A
2011-03-29 2011-03-30 2011-07-01 Semiannual 0.1495 -12.2% N/A
2011-03-28 0.1703 -3.1% N/A
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-07-02 Semiannual 0.1757 -15.2% N/A
2009-03-29 2009-03-30 2009-07-06 Semiannual 0.2072 11.8% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-07-07 Other 0.1853 63.7% N/A
2007-03-29 2007-03-30 2007-07-06 Other 0.1132 0% N/A

MFG Dividend FAQ

Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE:MFG) is a diversified Japanese bank that operates across retail, corporate, and investment banking, as well as global markets, asset management, and ancillary financial services. Its business is organized into six segments: Retail & Business Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking (Japan), Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets, Asset Management, and “Other” activities that include trust services, payroll processing, and even lottery ticket sales.

What is the Dividend Yield of MFG?

As of February 2026, MFG`s dividend yield is 3.29%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.20 USD by the current share price of 9.61.

Does MFG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MFG paid a dividend of 0.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.09505 USD.

How often does MFG pay dividends?

MFG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, MFG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

MFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MFG for the next 4 payments are between 0.046 (-51.6%) and 0.058 (-39.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will MFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.09505 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Mizuho Financial (MFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Mizuho Financial (MFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MFG?

MFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.25% per year.
Strong growth: MFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFG?

MFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.25%. If you bought MFG's shares at 2.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MFG?

MFG Payout Consistency is 92.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Mizuho Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MFG have a good Dividend Yield?

MFG`s 3.29% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFG is 35.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of MFG?

MFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.47%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MFG's Outstanding Shares?

Mizuho Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.09% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has MFG ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2005 5,379,000,000
2006 5,837,037,000 +8.52%
2007 6,160,249,700 +5.54%
2008 5,922,077,900 -3.87%
2009 7,754,451,000 +30.94%
2010 10,893,244,900 +40.48%
2011 12,013,741,100 +10.29%
2012 12,081,858,100 +0.57%
2013 12,081,858,100
2014 12,317,007,500 +1.95%
2015 12,519,628,300 +1.65%
2016 12,683,548,800 +1.31%
2017 12,683,548,800
2018 12,682,402,000 -0.01%
2019 12,680,417,500 -0.02%
2020 12,676,690,000 -0.03%
2021 12,675,661,600 -0.01%
2022 12,671,841,700 -0.03%
2023 12,678,880,000 +0.06%
2024 12,673,035,000 -0.05%
2025 12,403,155,000 -2.13%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21