SMFG profit up 22.8% to $8.99b in 9M on higher income

It forecasts an annual cash dividend of JPY157 for the fiscal year.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group’s (SMFG) profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 22.8% year-on-year (YoY) to over $8.99b (JPY1.39t) in the nine month period ending 31 December 2025.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the period is JPY362.2, the Japanese megabank stated in its consolidated financial results released on 30 January 2026.

Ordinary profits rose 17.3% YoY to nearly $12.25b (JPY 1.9t), whilst ordinary income inched up 3.7% YoY to $51.15b (JPY7.93t).

SMFG forecasts a cash dividend per share of JPY79 for the Q4 period, and an annual cash dividend of JPY157 for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026.

(US$1 = JPY155.01; as of 2 February 2026, Morningstar via Google)