Sumitomo Raises Annual Dividend Ahead of Share Split on Strong FY2025 Earnings

Sumitomo ( (JP:8053) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Sumitomo Corporation’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 80 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, bringing the total annual dividend to 150 yen per share when combined with the 70 yen interim payout. This exceeds the previous forecast of 140 yen and marks a rise from 130 yen in the prior fiscal year, supported by profit attributable to owners of the parent of 600.3 billion yen.

The decision underscores Sumitomo’s shareholder return policy of maintaining a total payout ratio of at least 40% through a combination of dividends and share buybacks, while pursuing progressive, stable dividend growth aligned with earnings. The company also notes that the dividend is calculated before a planned four-for-one share split effective July 1, 2026, a move that may enhance share liquidity and broaden its investor base.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8053) stock is a Buy with a Yen7370.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sumitomo stock, see the JP:8053 Stock Forecast page.

More about Sumitomo

Sumitomo Corporation is a major Japanese general trading company listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It operates across diverse sectors, including metals, transportation, infrastructure, chemicals, and consumer-related businesses, acting as an integrated trading and business investment group with a global footprint.

Average Trading Volume: 3,781,776

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen6924.1B

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