SMFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

SMFG has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 0.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.26%
Payout Ratio 0.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.15%
Consistency Lifetime 83.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.82%
Payout FCF 9.0%
Streak Years 21
Dividend Rating 65.16%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 44.1%
Total Return 5y: 291.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIB 19,249 M 20.1% 38.4%
ITUB 82,037 M 12.2% 16.7%
INGA 82,522 M 7.85% 22.9%
ING 84,324 M 7.61% 21.6%
ABN 29,759 M 6.27% 22.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BAP 24,723 M 208% 83.3%
CIB 19,249 M 133% 87.2%
GGAL 8,362 M 105% 50.1%
SUPV 1,081 M 65.4% 63.5%
IBN 112,749 M 50.9% 84.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Diversified Banks

BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya
 5.44% Yield
BAP
Credicorp
 5.69% Yield
SAN
Banco Santander
 2.71% Yield
NWG
Natwest
 5.11% Yield
GGAL
Grupo Financiero Galicia
 2.40% Yield
NTB
Bank of N.T.
 4.42% Yield

SMFG Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-12-09 Semiannual 0.2745 9.8% 1.63%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-07-25 Semiannual 0.25 3.7% 1.64%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-12-10 Semiannual 0.241 43.5% 1.92%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-07-08 Semiannual 0.168 -7.7% 1.42%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-12-08 Semiannual 0.182 5.2% 1.82%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-07-10 Semiannual 0.173 2% 2.18%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-09-30 Semiannual 0.1696 -8.2% 2.98%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-09-29 Semiannual 0.1848 8.1% 2.54%
2021-03-29 2021-03-30 2021-07-08 Semiannual 0.171 -6.4% 2.27%
2020-09-28 2020-09-29 2020-12-10 Semiannual 0.1827 -1.5% N/A
2020-03-27 2020-03-30 2020-07-07 Semiannual 0.1854 12% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-12-10 Semiannual 0.1655 -6% N/A
2019-03-28 0.1761 17.2% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-12-11 Semiannual 0.1503 -7.4% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-07-09 Semiannual 0.1624 14% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-12-08 Semiannual 0.1424 6.7% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-30 2017-07-10 Semiannual 0.1334 1.4% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-29 2016-12-09 Semiannual 0.1316 -9.8% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-30 2016-07-07 Semiannual 0.1459 19.9% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-29 2015-12-10 Semiannual 0.1216 -6.4% N/A
2015-03-29 2015-03-30 2015-07-06 Semiannual 0.13 30.2% N/A
2014-09-28 2014-09-29 2014-12-09 Semiannual 0.0999 -22.1% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-28 2014-07-08 Semiannual 0.1281 20.2% N/A
2013-09-29 2013-09-30 2013-12-10 Semiannual 0.1066 -25% N/A
2013-03-27 2013-03-28 2013-07-05 Semiannual 0.1421 16.8% N/A
2012-09-27 2012-09-28 2012-12-11 Semiannual 0.1216 -20.4% N/A
2012-09-26 0.1528 21.8% N/A
2012-03-29 2012-03-30 2012-07-06 Semiannual 0.1255 -2% N/A
2011-09-29 2011-09-30 2011-12-09 Semiannual 0.1281 -13.3% N/A
2011-09-27 0.1478 19.9% N/A
2011-03-30 2011-03-31 2011-07-07 Semiannual 0.1232 -13.4% N/A
2011-03-29 0.1423 138.1% N/A
2010-09-28 2010-09-29 2010-12-17 Semiannual 0.0598 121.3% N/A
2010-09-27 0.027 -56.4% N/A
2010-03-29 2010-03-30 2010-07-14 Semiannual 0.0619 24.5% N/A
2009-09-28 2009-09-29 2009-12-18 Semiannual 0.0497 138.7% N/A
2009-03-29 2009-03-30 2009-07-13 Semiannual 0.0208 -22.9% N/A
2008-12-11 0.027 -64% N/A
2008-09-28 2008-09-29 2008-12-19 Annual 0.0749 13.9% N/A
2008-03-27 2008-03-28 2008-07-10 Other 0.0658 -58.9% N/A
2007-12-14 0.1603 259.3% N/A
2007-09-27 2007-09-28 2007-12-20 Other 0.0446 57% N/A
2007-07-05 0.0284 -50% N/A
2007-03-29 2007-03-30 2007-07-13 Other 0.0568 487.6% N/A
2006-03-28 2006-03-30 2006-07-14 Other 0.0097 -62.8% N/A
2005-03-28 2005-03-30 2005-07-18 Other 0.026 0% N/A

SMFG Dividend FAQ

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is a diversified Japanese banking conglomerate operating through four business units: Wholesale, Retail, Global, and Global Markets. It offers a full suite of financial services-including loans, deposits, securities, leasing, and advisory-across Japan and major international regions such as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMFG?

As of January 2026, SMFG`s dividend yield is 3.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.52 USD by the current share price of 20.90.

Does SMFG pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, SMFG paid a dividend of 0.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-30 and the payout was 0.2745 USD.

How often does SMFG pay dividends?

SMFG pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SMFG has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-30.

SMFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMFG for the next 4 payments are between 0.228 (-16.9%) and 0.241 (-12.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SMFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2745 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (SMFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial (SMFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SMFG?

SMFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.2% per year.
Strong growth: SMFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMFG?

SMFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.82%. If you bought SMFG's shares at 5.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMFG?

SMFG Payout Consistency is 83.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMFG have a good Dividend Yield?

SMFG`s 3.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMFG is 0.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMFG?

SMFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SMFG's Outstanding Shares?

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SMFG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 1, 2010 with a ratio of 1:2.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2005 44,000,000
2006 49,000,000 +11.36%
2007 40,000,000 -18.37%
2008 2,535,824,100 +6239.56%
2009 4,190,944,100 +65.27%
2010 4,190,944,100
2011 4,175,057,800 -0.38%
2012 4,088,590,400 -2.07%
2013 4,101,813,200 +0.32%
2014 4,101,813,200
2015 4,101,714,100 -0%
2016 4,230,336,000 +3.14%
2017 4,230,336,000
2018 4,211,106,900 -0.45%
2019 4,108,706,900 -2.43%
2020 4,111,459,300 +0.07%
2021 4,114,193,600 +0.07%
2022 4,099,339,700 -0.36%
2023 3,990,327,000 -2.66%
2024 3,936,347,000 -1.35%
2025 3,847,554,000 -2.26%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-15 02:38