Hokuhoku Financial Group reports FY2026 net profit rise

9 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 11

The Japanese lender posted net profit of Y58.90 billion for the year ended 31 March, up from Y39.07 billion, on revenue of Y277.47 billion.
Pretax profit rose to Y80.76 billion from Y51.62 billion, while earnings per share increased to Y484.82 from Y311.56 under Japanese accounting standards.
The results mark a strong year-on-year improvement across revenue, profit and per-share earnings for the regional banking group.

Despite record profits, do hidden currency and real estate risks threaten Japan’s regional banking boom?

Beyond Japan's interest rate windfall, can Hokuhoku's new tech ventures sustain its remarkable growth?

Is Hokuhoku's bet on Japan's chip ambitions a masterstroke or a massive risk for its depositors?