# Sumitomo Mitsui, Mizuho raises annual profit forecast and announces share buyback

Japanese lenders are on a record earnings streak thanks to the BOJ’s interest-rate hikes, with corporate borrowing showing few signs of slowing down.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Japan Times |
| Published | 2026-11-13T08:45:00.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/11/13/companies/sumitomo-mitsui-mizuho-profit-forecast/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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