Earnings digests and industry comparisons for Japan's biggest listed companies.
3 reports
Regional and mid-tier banks all posted higher revenue and profit in Q1 FY2027 as rising rates lifted funding income. FFG led revenue at ¥151.9 billion, while Shizuoka FG topped profit at ¥47 billion; Aozora led net-income growth.
Higher rates helped all five, but gains varied sharply.
Japan's Big 3 Megabanks all grew revenue and profit in Q1 FY2027 as higher rates lifted lending income. MUFG led net profit growth at 48.2%, while Mizuho posted the fastest ordinary profit growth.
All three banks grew, but profit growth rates diverged.
Japan's mid-tier and retail banks saw diverging results in Q3 FY2026 as rising interest rates boosted traditional lenders. A clear divide emerged as non-bank struggles forced major structural reforms at some firms.
Rising interest rates propel regional and retail banks to substantial profit gains.
