Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
SMFG
Market cap $97.2B

15.07 USD

-0.09

0.59%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

15.07

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.59%

5 days

-1.25%

1 month

3.08%

3 months

-2.65%

6 months

1.21%

Year to date

4.65%

1 year

19.32%

5 years

157.61%

10 years

67.82%

About: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is roughly tied with Mizuho Financial Group for the status of Japan's second-largest bank after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. As of March 2024, its market share of domestic loans was 7.2%, compared with 8.0% for MUFG. It has a larger consumer finance business than the other two megabanks, owning 100% of the Promise business and SMBC Card. It also controls one of Japan's largest leasing companies and SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the top five aircraft lessors globally. In securities, its SMBC Nikko unit is Japan's third-largest retail broker, although SMFG has lagged somewhat in institutional securities business and asset management.

Employees: 129,600

Financials Banks - Diversified

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Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

40,091% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $52.2M | Put options by funds: $130K

57% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 157 | Existing positions reduced: 100

53% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 46 | Existing positions closed: 30

22% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.48B [Q4 2024] → $1.81B (+$327M) [Q1 2025]

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 344 [Q4 2024] → 353 (+9) [Q1 2025]

0.41% more ownership

Funds ownership: 2.61% [Q4 2024] → 3.02% (+0.41%) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

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Financial journalist opinion

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial: Consider Both Organic And Inorganic Prospects (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading Sumitomo Mitsui Financial from Buy to Hold, following an evaluation of its organic growth outlook and inorganic expansion initiatives. The prospects for SMFNF existing operations are unfavorable; its weaker-than-expected earnings and guidance are reflective of headwinds resulting from the trade war. But Sumitomo Mitsui has made smart moves like the SoftBank partnership and the Yes Bank investment to enhance its long-term potential.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial: Consider Both Organic And Inorganic Prospects (Rating Downgrade)

Zacks Investment Research

Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation supports the American Camp Association (ACA) with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School Partnerships

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Camp Association (ACA) is proud to announce a $500,000 grant initiative, made possible by the generous support of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation, part of SMBC Group.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Global Foundation supports the American Camp Association (ACA) with Grants to Strengthen Camp-School Partnerships

Japan's Megabanks Likely To Post Better-Than-Expected Full-Year Earnings

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is expected to post annual net income of ¥1.90 trillion, according to Visible Alpha estimates based on inputs by at least three analysts. Net income at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. is expected to have reached ¥1.26 trillion for the fiscal year that ended in March. Japanese banks have gained from the country's monetary policy normalization. The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate three times since March 2024, taking its benchmark rate to 0.50% in January 2025.

Japan's Megabanks Likely To Post Better-Than-Expected Full-Year Earnings

Zacks Investment Research

SMFG vs. UOVEY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) and United Overseas Bank Ltd. (UOVEY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

SMFG vs. UOVEY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

SMBC Americas Hires Greg Keeley as Chief Operating Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SMBC Americas Division has hired Greg Keeley as Chief Operating Officer.

SMBC Americas Hires Greg Keeley as Chief Operating Officer

Zacks Investment Research

BDORY or SMFG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Banco Do Brasil SA (BDORY) and Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

BDORY or SMFG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

BDORY or SMFG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Banco Do Brasil SA (BDORY) and Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

BDORY or SMFG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

BDORY vs. SMFG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Banco Do Brasil SA (BDORY) and Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

BDORY vs. SMFG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Japan's Sumitomo unit to buy Macquarie's helicopter leasing arm

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing [RIC:RIC:SUMFL.UL] said on Monday its joint venture will acquire Macquarie Rotorcraft, the helicopter leasing business of financial giant Macquarie's asset management arm.

Japan's Sumitomo unit to buy Macquarie's helicopter leasing arm

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