Trailing Dividend / Share
$31.49
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
29.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
MFG Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.7% and trend is rising.
MFG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$31.49
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR16.9%
5Y CAGR6.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return91.0%
5Y Total Return280.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$38,02710Y ago$38,51820Y ago$8,907
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MFG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
MFG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. distributes 29.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MFG has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.9% and 5-year CAGR of 6.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 280.3%, with dividends contributing 26.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,518 today.
MFG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.45
Avg/Payment$0.0724
Latest Change-3.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.0904 | ↓ -3.0% | 2.31% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0932 | ↓ -9.8% | 2.93% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1033 | ↑ +19.2% | 3.45% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0867 | ↑ +23.3% | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0703 | ↑ +3.8% | 3.47% | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.0678 | ↑ +11.8% | 3.64% | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.0606 | ↓ -2.2% | 4.36% | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.0620 | ↑ +1.5% | 5.52% | Dec 16, 2022 |
MFG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
29.5% payout
Streak
3Y
6.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFGMizuho Financial Gro… | $125.6B | 1.9% | 29.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  MUFGMitsubishi UFJ Finan… | $237.9B | 2.3% | 35.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SMFGSumitomo Mitsui Fina… | $96.3B | 2.2% | 34.1% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  BBVABanco Bilbao Vizcaya… | $137.5B | 3.2% | 38.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  BACBank of America Corp… | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
MFG Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | $107.05 | 0.1% | 1184.05x | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $0.20 | 25.2% | 2 | $70.04 | 0.3% | 356.42x | 7.7% |
| 2024 | $0.16 | 22.3% | 2 | $53.58 | 0.3% | 341.38x | 6.2% |
| 2023 | $0.13 | 4.3% | 2 | $43.84 | 0.3% | 341.51x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $0.12 | -11.3% | 2 | $41.85 | 0.3% | 339.90x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $0.14 | -1.3% | 2 | $37.15 | 0.4% | 267.54x | 5.4% |
| 2020 | $0.14 | 1.8% | 2 | $35.37 | 0.4% | 251.35x | 5.5% |
| 2019 | $0.14 | 2.4% | 2 | $7.61 | 1.8% | 55.08x | 5.4% |
| 2018 | $0.13 | 0.4% | 2 | $45.44 | 0.3% | 336.92x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $0.13 | -0.9% | 2 | $47.56 | 0.3% | 353.97x | 5.3% |
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MFG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MFG stock.
How much dividend does MFG pay per share?
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $31.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MFG's next ex-dividend date?
MFG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MFG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MFG's dividend safe?
MFG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MFG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MFG pay dividends?
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $31.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MFG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MFG five years ago would be worth approximately $38,027 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MFG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MFG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.