Mebuki Financial Group reported consolidated net income of ¥34.5 billion for April-June 2026, a post-integration record. The full-year forecast has been raised by ¥10 billion, with the annual dividend also expected to increase to ¥44 per share.
Consolidated net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was ¥34.5 billion, up ¥12.2 billion year on year, setting a new record for a first quarter since the integration. Net income increased 55.2%, confirming the expansion of earnings driven by higher interest rates.
Key figures included ordinary profit of ¥49.8 billion, standalone bank core business net income of ¥37.3 billion, and net interest income of ¥54.3 billion, with earnings supported by a range of factors. ROE rose to 12.6%, improving by 3.5 percentage points from 9.1% in the same period of the previous year.
The loan balance was ¥14.0433 trillion, up ¥508.7 billion year on year, representing annualized growth of 3.9%. Both individual and corporate lending expanded, while deposits stood at ¥21.5788 trillion, representing moderate annualized growth of 1.2%. Meanwhile, assets under custody rose sharply, increasing 22.1% year on year.
The full-year earnings forecast was revised upward, with ordinary profit projected at ¥153.5 billion and net income at ¥105 billion. The dividend has been raised to ¥44 per share, and ROE is expected to be approximately 9.5%. Improvements in net interest income are expected to contribute against the backdrop of rising interest rates.