Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
SMFG Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.0% and trend is rising.
SMFG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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SMFG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
SMFG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. distributes 34.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SMFG has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 48.0% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SMFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 298.0%, with dividends contributing 31.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,141 today.
SMFG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2971 | ↓ -0.9% | 3.02% | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2999 | ↑ +19.8% | 3.29% | 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 |
SMFG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $96.3B | 2.2% | 34.1% | 3 | Sustainable | |
| $125.6B | 1.9% | 29.5% | 3 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $237.9B | 2.3% | 35.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
| $31.5B | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 | Sustainable | |
1st | $15.2B | 3.9% | 28.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
| $4.5B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 0 | Sustainable | |
| $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable | |
3rd | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
SMFG Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | $262.04 | 0.1% | 881.96x | 4.9% |
| 2025 | $0.55 | 34.7% | 2 | $301.48 | 0.2% | 547.88x | 9.0% |
| 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% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
39+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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SMFG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SMFG stock.
How much dividend does SMFG pay per share?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $89.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is SMFG's dividend safe?
SMFG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SMFG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SMFG pay dividends?
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $89.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
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 $39,796 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 +9.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.