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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Financial Services · Banks - Diversified

$21.56

Down-$0.38 (-1.73%)

Updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:43 PM

SID Score

7.1/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

54/100

Neutral

Market cap
184.6B
P/E ratio
15.49
Dividend yield
2.23%
52-week range
$14.88 – $24.26
Volume
2.53M
Avg. volume
3.59M

Price performance · MUFG

MUFG price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

MUFG closed at $21.56 after 21 trading sessions, down 5.52% for the selected period.

Last close
$21.56
Period change
-5.52%
Period low
$21.07
Period high
$23.20
Daily close
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MUFG OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$21.65$21.75$21.375$21.562.53M
Oct 29, 2026$21.95$22.025$21.85$21.942.19M
Oct 28, 2026$21.41$21.50$21.2602$21.462.1M
Oct 27, 2026$21.48$21.52$21.345$21.481.81M
Oct 26, 2026$21.13$21.2001$21.025$21.092.51M
Oct 23, 2026$20.95$21.115$20.85$21.074.01M
Oct 22, 2026$21.44$21.625$21.325$21.413.05M
Oct 21, 2026$21.83$21.88$21.68$21.771.89M
Oct 20, 2026$21.13$21.68$21.1135$21.463.27M
Oct 19, 2026$21.85$21.89$21.635$21.662.12M
Oct 16, 2026$22.13$22.25$21.805$21.882.76M
Oct 15, 2026$21.68$21.91$21.605$21.863M
Oct 14, 2026$21.96$22.02$21.825$21.883.2M
Oct 13, 2026$22.57$22.68$22.385$22.403.45M
Oct 12, 2026$22.22$22.545$22.17$22.352.41M
Oct 9, 2026$21.95$22.39$21.92$22.382.48M
Oct 8, 2026$22.245$22.48$22.15$22.484.01M
Oct 7, 2026$22.74$22.76$22.46$22.652.8M
Oct 6, 2026$23.16$23.29$23.155$23.201.76M
Oct 5, 2026$22.92$23.11$22.88$22.972.39M
Oct 2, 2026$22.62$22.82$22.56$22.822.99M

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Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is the largest bank in Japan in terms of market capitalization and assets, with an 8.4% share of all domestic loans as of March 2025. It is the largest non-Chinese bank group globally and has a balance sheet slightly larger than those of JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings. MUFG's operations in Japan account for around half of profit, banking in Thailand and Indonesia for around 15%, and equity-method earnings from Morgan Stanley most of the rest.

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Consensus
Buy
Average target
—
Implied upside
—
Analysts
18
MUFG recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jan 13, 2021JefferiesBuy—
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Yahoo · Oct 29, 2026

MUFG Launches Virtual Account Management Solution to Enhance Treasury Operations

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest global financial groups, proudly announces the launch of Virtual Account Management (VAM), a new digital liquidity solution designed to help clients simplify cash management, improve cash visibility, and streamline treasury operations.

Yahoo · Oct 28, 2026

Stabilization Notice - Pre Stab Notice - BENDING SPOONS

[28.10.2026] Not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States or any jurisdiction in which such distribution would be unlawful. [Bending Spoons Operations S.p.A] Pre-stabilisation Period Announcement BNP Paribas (contact: Stanford Hartman telephone: 0207 595 8222 hereby gives notice, as Stabilisation Coordinator, that the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below may stabilise the offer of the following securities in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation EU/2016/10

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Stock Performance

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares are trading at $21.56, reflecting a 4.9% decline over the past month and a 2.27% decrease over the trailing three months, per SID market data. Despite this near-term weakness, MUFG has delivered a robust 45.39% return over the past twelve months, significantly outperforming many global banking peers. The stock currently trades below its 50-day moving average of $22.64, suggesting short-term bearish momentum, while remaining above its 200-day moving average of $20.13, which indicates the longer-term uptrend remains intact. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 42.6, positioning MUFG in neutral-to-slightly-oversold territory without triggering a definitive oversold signal. According to Massive/Polygon volume data, average daily trading volume stands at approximately 3.59 million shares. The stock carries a notably low beta of 0.136, indicating minimal correlation with broader U.S. equity market movements.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Valuation Analysis

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group carries a market capitalization of approximately $184.6 billion, making it one of the largest financial institutions globally, per SID market data. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.49, which is broadly in line with large-cap banking peers in the financial services sector. However, the PEG ratio stands at an elevated 164.15, suggesting that earnings growth expectations remain modest relative to the current valuation multiple. The price-to-book ratio of 1.43 indicates the stock trades at a moderate premium to its book value, a metric closely watched for bank stocks as it reflects market confidence in asset quality and return on equity. According to SEC filings and dividend data, MUFG offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.96%, providing income-oriented investors with a meaningful yield component. These valuation metrics collectively position MUFG as a mature, income-generating financial holding.

Smart Money Activity for MUFG

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's composite smart money score stands at 54 out of 100, generating a neutral signal according to SID market data. The institutional ownership component scores a strong 21.5 out of 25, reflecting significant positioning by large asset managers and pension funds, as documented in 13F institutional filings. Insider activity scores 12.5 out of 25, indicating a moderate level of insider transactions without a definitive bullish or bearish directional bias based on SEC Form 4 filings. Dark pool activity registers at 8.5 out of 25, suggesting relatively subdued off-exchange block trading interest at current price levels. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, reflecting limited but present legislative trading interest in the name. The divergence between the high institutional score and the lower dark pool score is notable, as it suggests that large institutional holders are maintaining existing positions rather than actively accumulating or distributing shares through private venues at this juncture.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Earnings Outlook

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group follows a fiscal year calendar that differs from most U.S. financial institutions. According to company earnings reports, MUFG reported actual earnings of $0.45 per share for the period with results released on August 3, 2026. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project earnings of $0.20 per share for the reporting periods with announcements expected on May 22 and May 26, 2026, reflecting the company's quarterly disclosure schedule. A subsequent period carries a consensus estimate of $0.45 per share, with results expected on November 13, 2026. The sequential variation in estimated earnings per share across reporting periods reflects the seasonal and structural dynamics of MUFG's diversified banking operations, which span commercial banking, trust banking, and securities services across Japan, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Investors should note that MUFG's ADR-based earnings figures reflect currency translation effects from the Japanese yen.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings for MUFG

Wall Street coverage of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's U.S.-listed American Depositary Receipts remains limited compared to domestic Japanese brokerage coverage. The most recent tracked rating change came from Jefferies on January 13, 2021, when the firm upgraded MUFG from Hold to Buy, per Wall Street analyst reports. This upgrade reflected improved expectations for Japanese banking profitability amid rising interest rate prospects and balance sheet restructuring efforts. Since that upgrade, MUFG shares have delivered a 45.39% gain over the trailing twelve months alone, according to SID consensus data, validating the constructive thesis. The relatively sparse U.S. analyst coverage is characteristic of foreign-listed ADRs, where primary research originates from domestic market analysts in Tokyo. The stock's current price of $21.56 and low beta of 0.136 suggest that MUFG occupies a distinct niche in global equity portfolios, often serving as a diversification tool rather than a high-conviction directional position for U.S.-based analysts.