Yamagata Bank, Ltd. (8344) Stock Price & Analysis

8344 Stock Chart & Stats

¥4,360.00-¥265.00(-5.73%)

At close: Nov 02 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 4,330.00 - JPY 4,525.00
52-Week Range: JPY 1,610.00 - JPY 6,000.00
Previous Close: JPY 4,625.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 232.30K
Market Cap: JPY 142.20B
Enterprise Value: -JPY 17.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 261.89B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 134.91B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 18.0
Beta: 1.27
Next Earnings: Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 2.57%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Profitability

Material growth in revenue and net income indicates stronger recent earnings power and improved operating performance. If sustained, this higher profit base can support internal investment, strengthen capital formation, and improve resilience across the next several quarters.

Stronger Margins

Improving operating and net margins suggest the bank converted recent revenue growth into better profitability rather than relying only on balance-sheet expansion. More efficient earnings generation provides a stronger foundation for recurring returns if margin gains persist.

Substantial Equity Base

A sizable equity base provides an important financial cushion for a regional bank and supports continued lending and investment activity. This capital foundation can help absorb earnings volatility while preserving capacity to serve customers and pursue longer-term growth.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings shows that reported profitability is not consistently translating into cash generation. Persistent weak conversion could constrain internally funded growth, reduce financial flexibility, and make future earnings quality less dependable.

Modest Return On Equity

A modest return on equity indicates that the bank is generating limited earnings relative to its substantial capital base. Unless profitability improves further, this may restrain capital efficiency and limit the long-term compounding benefit of balance-sheet growth.

Variable Operating Performance

Uneven revenue growth and fluctuating margins indicate that recent improvement may not yet represent a stable operating trend. Continued variability could make earnings less predictable and complicate planning for lending growth, expenses, and capital allocation.

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. News

Yamagata Bank Lifts Earnings Outlook on Strong Core Income and Lower Costs

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) has issued an update. Yamagata Bank has raised its earnings outlook for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full fiscal year

5d ago8344

Yamagata Bank and Daiwa Securities Forge Alliance to Boost Regional Investment Services

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) just unveiled an announcement. Yamagata Bank and Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., a core unit of Daiwa Securities Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding

1M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Completes ¥499.6 Million Share Buyback on TSE

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) has shared an announcement. The Yamagata Bank has completed a share repurchase program authorized under its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Japan’s Companies Act,

2M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Strengthens Capital Adequacy in First Quarter FY2026

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) just unveiled an announcement. The Yamagata Bank reported an improvement in its capital adequacy ratios at the end of the first quarter of the

2M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Reports No Share Buybacks Under Approved Treasury Stock Program

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) just unveiled an update. Yamagata Bank, Ltd. reported that, despite having board authorization to repurchase up to 170,000 common shares for a maximum of

3M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Delivers Strong Q1 Results and Plans Higher Dividend for FY2026

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) has shared an announcement. Yamagata Bank reported strong consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with ordinary income rising 47.4% year on

3M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Reports No Treasury Share Purchases Yet Under Approved Buyback

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) has provided an announcement. The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. reported on the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized under its articles of incorporation

4M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Extends Performance-Linked Stock Incentive Plan and Adds ¥702m to Trust

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ) has shared an announcement. Yamagata Bank has decided to continue its performance-linked stock compensation plan for internal directors and executive officers, first introduced in

4M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Reports No Treasury Share Purchases Yet Under New Buyback Authorization

The latest announcement is out from Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ). The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. reported on the status of its share buyback program authorized under its Articles of

5M ago8344

Yamagata Bank Launches Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns

The latest update is out from Yamagata Bank, Ltd. ( ($JP:8344) ). The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. has approved a new share buyback program under the Companies Act, authorizing the purchase

5M ago8344

8344 FAQ

What was Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1610.00 and its highest was ¥6000.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s market cap?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥142.20B.

When is Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported ¥85.52 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Yamagata Bank, Ltd. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Yamagata Bank, Ltd. pay dividends?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.57%. See more information on Yamagata Bank, Ltd. dividends here

What is Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Yamagata Bank, Ltd. have?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. has 32,216,114 shares outstanding.

What happened to Yamagata Bank, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Yamagata Bank, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥85.52 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.07%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yamagata Bank, Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8344

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