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Mebuki Financial Hits Record High as Major Brokerage Lifts Price Target to \1,450

Wed Apr 8, 2026 2:34 pm JST Catalyst

Mebuki Financial Group <7167> extended its rally for a fourth consecutive session, hitting an all-time high and surpassing its previous February peak. The surge follows a bullish report from Nomura Securities, which hiked its price target on the stock to \1,450 from \830 while maintaining its top-tier "Buy" rating.

Nomura highlighted the attractive medium- to long-term investment profile of the group, which holds Ashikaga Bank and Joyo Bank under its umbrella. The brokerage’s conviction is underpinned by three key factors: (1) expectations for robust profit growth within core customer segments, (2) a structural recovery in pre-tax profit driven by improved securities yields and the completion of bond loss disposals, and (3) an anticipated boost in shareholder returns. Analysts specifically noted that Mebuki is poised to narrow the payout ratio gap with its industry peers, further incentivizing investors.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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