Japan POST BANK reports securities impairment loss of 4.94 trillion

TOKYO, Jul 24 (Pulse News Wire) – Japan Post Bank CO.,LTD. (7182.T) reported a total securities impairment loss of ¥4.94 trillion as of the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027.

This figure represents the aggregate value of impaired securities held by the bank during the reporting period. In comparison, the bank's consolidated ordinary profit for the fiscal year ended March 2026 was ¥759.1 billion (or 651.0%), while the parent company shareholders' net income for the same period was ¥525.6 billion (or 940.3%). The impairment loss constitutes a significant portion of the previous year’s earnings metrics.

Regarding the impact on future performance, the bank stated there would be no effect on the forecasted consolidated results and dividend expectations for the fiscal year ending March 2027, covering the period from April 01, 2026 to March 31, 2027. However, the bank emphasized that it will promptly disclose any further developments requiring public notice. As additional context, the bank noted that its first quarter-end date is June 30th.

Furthermore, the securities held-to-maturity portfolio showed a combined unrealized gain of --¥4.94 trillion, reflecting a difference between the realized losses and gains recorded during the same period.