Trailing Dividend / Share
$105.47
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
35.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
35.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$105.47
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR43.3%
5Y CAGR6.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return49.8%
5Y Total Return243.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$34,33610Y ago$46,82620Y ago$13,044
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. distributes 35.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SMFG has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 43.3% and 5-year CAGR of 6.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SMFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 243.4%, with dividends contributing 27.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,826 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.67
Avg/Payment$0.1835
Latest Change-0.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025Latest | $0.2489 | ↓ -0.6% | 2.98% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2503 | ↑ +4.0% | 3.18% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2407 | ↑ +43.5% | 3.23% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.1677 | ↓ -7.9% | 2.96% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1820 | ↑ +5.2% | 3.52% | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.1730 | ↑ +2.0% | 4.35% | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.1696 | ↓ -54.1% | 3.00% | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.3697 | ↑ +116.2% | 7.47% | Sep 29, 2021 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Asia-Pacific megabanks
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
35.0% payout
Streak
8Y
6.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.50 | 22.3% | 2 | $301.48 | 0.2% | 603.83x | 8.2% |
| 2024 | $0.41 | 15.0% | 2 | $239.03 | 0.2% | 585.33x | 6.7% |
| 2023 | $0.35 | 109.3% | 2 | $194.79 | 0.2% | 548.77x | 5.8% |
| 2022 | $0.17 | -68.6% | 1 | $170.05 | 0.1% | 1002.48x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $0.54 | 46.9% | 2 | $123.45 | 0.4% | 228.32x | 8.9% |
| 2020 | $0.37 | 7.8% | 2 | $168.82 | 0.2% | 458.68x | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $0.34 | 9.3% | 2 | $171.47 | 0.2% | 502.05x | 5.6% |
| 2018 | $0.31 | 13.4% | 2 | $171.69 | 0.2% | 549.21x | 5.1% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | -0.6% | 2 | $170.14 | 0.2% | 616.94x | 4.5% |
| 2016 | $0.28 | 10.3% | 2 | $155.98 | 0.2% | 562.13x | 4.5% |
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How much dividend does SMFG pay per share?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $105.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SMFG's next ex-dividend date?
SMFG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SMFG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SMFG's dividend safe?
SMFG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SMFG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SMFG pay dividends?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $105.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1987 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SMFG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SMFG five years ago would be worth approximately $34,336 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SMFG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SMFG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.