Safehold: Mizuho Keeps Neutral, Raises PT to $17 from $16

Safehold: Mizuho Keeps Neutral, Raises PT to $17 from $16

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG) has seen a shift in analyst ratings and an increase in institutional holdings, as reported in recent SEC filings. Analysts upgraded the stock to a "hold" rating, while several institutional investors have boosted their stakes in the company.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Wall Street Zen upgraded Mizuho Financial Group from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating on August 3rd, citing improved financial performance and a more favorable outlook OLD Mission Capital LLC Decreases Holdings in Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. $MFG^[1]. Zacks Research also downgraded the stock from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating on August 25th, indicating a cautious stance but acknowledging the company's potential .

Institutional Investor Activity

Other institutional investors have also increased their stakes in Mizuho Financial Group. Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its position by 54.7% in the 4th quarter, owning 23,558,714 shares worth $115,201,000 . Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings by 18.0%, owning 16,121,663 shares valued at $78,835,000 . Northern Trust Corp, American Century Companies Inc., and Millennium Management LLC also boosted their stakes, with increases of 2.2%, 3.5%, and 129.2% respectively .

Financial Performance

Mizuho Financial Group reported $0.15 EPS for the recent quarter, matching analysts' estimates, with total revenue of $5.13 billion compared to a consensus estimate of $5.42 billion . The company has a market capitalization of $82.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.57, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21 .

Conclusion

The recent analyst upgrades and increased institutional holdings suggest a cautious optimism towards Mizuho Financial Group. However, the stock's Hold rating among analysts indicates a neutral stance, reflecting the company's potential but also the cautious market sentiment. Investors should closely monitor the company's financial performance and analyst ratings for further insights.

References

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