Mizuho Financial Group is trading 4.59% higher at $11.04 after completing its ¥200 billion share-repurchase program on September 24, 2026.
- It bought back 24,352,700 shares, approximately 1% of outstanding shares, and plans to cancel them.
- Japanese financial stocks also rallied on September 25. Trading is active during the open session; the buyback completion is the clearest catalyst. Confidence is medium because available coverage is limited.