Aozora Bank, JP3711200000

Aozora Bank stock gained 1.44 percent as Q1 earnings beat estimates

Published on 10/07/2026 at 00:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Aozora Bank stock stood at JPY 3,447 on October 6, 2026, with Q1 GAAP EPS at JPY 83 versus JPY 46.81 expected. Revenue reached JPY 25.19 billion.

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Aozora Bank stock gained 1.44 percent to JPY 3,447 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 6, 2026, giving investors a fresh market marker as the bank's latest quarterly figures come into view. In Q1 FY27, GAAP earnings per share reached JPY 83 against a JPY 46.81 estimate, according to Yahoo Finance.

Q1 earnings clear estimates

The same Q1 FY27 data show revenue of JPY 25.19 billion, earnings of JPY 11.49 billion and a profit margin of 45.62 percent. The earnings-per-share comparison is the sharper signal: the reported JPY 83 was JPY 36.19 above the estimate, a 77.3 percent difference based on the two published figures.

Aozora Bank's investor-relations page identifies the listing as TSE Prime under code 8304 and highlights FY2026 first-quarter financial materials, linking the operating update to the bank's formal reporting cycle through Aozora Bank.

New venture broadens the story

The growth angle extends beyond quarterly earnings. On October 3, PiQ Markets reported that Aozora Bank and Arthur D. Little Japan formed a joint venture combining corporate investment with management advisory services.

Aozora Bank will identify investment opportunities and provide financing, while the consulting partner contributes advisory expertise. The venture is aimed at small and midsize companies pursuing mergers, acquisitions and international expansion, giving the bank another channel for corporate finance activity.

Analysts keep a divided view

On September 25, a US securities firm kept a bearish rating on Aozora Bank but raised its price target from JPY 2,950 to JPY 3,500, as reported by Yahoo Finance Japan. The target increase contrasts with the cautious rating and places attention on whether the improved quarterly earnings can support returns beyond the immediate recovery phase.

Stock remains below yearly high

Aozora Bank stock was last at JPY 3,447 on October 6, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. JST. The session range was JPY 3,401 to JPY 3,452, volume reached 759,900 shares and the 52-week range stood at JPY 2,180.50 to JPY 3,593, leaving the price JPY 146 below the yearly high.