Trailing Dividend / Share
$89.40
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
34.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
SMFG Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.0% and trend is rising.
SMFG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$89.40
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout4.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR19.3%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return74.9%
5Y Total Return306.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$36,76210Y ago$46,70820Y ago$14,727
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.
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). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 4.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SMFG has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.3% 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 306.0%, with dividends contributing 34.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,708 today.
SMFG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.98
Avg/Payment$0.1989
Latest Change+23.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | ↑ +23.4% | 3.39% | — |
| 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 | ↑ +10.0% | 3.00% | Sep 30, 2022 |
SMFG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
34.1% payout
Streak
4Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd SMFGSumitomo Mitsui Fina… | $98.1B | 2.2% | 34.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MFGMizuho Financial Gro… | $124.1B | 1.9% | 29.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  MUFGMitsubishi UFJ Finan… | $240.3B | 2.3% | 35.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 KBKB Financial Group I… | $41.0B | 1.9% | 22.3% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SHGShinhan Financial Gr… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  WFWoori Financial Grou… | $15.0B | 3.9% | 28.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 BBARBanco BBVA Argentina… | $4.1B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.9B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BACBank of America Corp… | $424.8B | 2.1% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
SMFG Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | $262.04 | 0.1% | 708.22x | 6.1% |
| 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 | 9.6% | 2 | $194.79 | 0.2% | 548.77x | 5.8% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | -40.1% | 2 | $170.05 | 0.2% | 525.17x | 5.3% |
| 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% |
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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 +4.7%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SMFG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 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 $36,762 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.