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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$16.22 -0.03 (-0.15%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

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Hold
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Buy
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Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a strong buy rating for SMFG.

Consensus Price Target

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SMFG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/25/24 to 7/25/25
1 Month Ago
6/25/24 to 6/25/25
3 Months Ago
4/26/24 to 4/26/25
1 Year Ago
7/26/23 to 7/25/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A N/A N/A
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
N/A N/A N/A
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
N/A N/A N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A N/A N/A
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Strong Buy
N/AN/AN/A

SMFG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SMFG Price Targets by Month

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSumitomo Mitsui Financial GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
4.00
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingStrong BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A20.05% Upside9.77% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/3/2025Nomura Securities
5 of 5 stars
K. Takamiya
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Should I Buy Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Stock? SMFG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $15, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. reported a revenue of $16.55 billion in its latest earnings, indicating strong operational performance.
  • The company has a net margin of 11.57%, suggesting effective cost management and profitability relative to its revenue.
  • Analysts forecast earnings per share (EPS) of 0.39 for the current fiscal year, indicating potential growth in profitability.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a "strong-buy" rating from Nomura Securities, reflect positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company missed analysts' consensus estimates for EPS in its latest quarter, reporting only $0.02 compared to the expected $0.07, which may raise concerns about its earnings potential.
  • There has been a downgrade to a "sell" rating from Wall Street Zen, indicating some analysts believe the stock may not perform well in the near term.
  • The return on equity (ROE) is at 7.74%, which, while positive, may be considered low compared to industry standards, suggesting less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.'s performance.
  • With a two-hundred day moving average price of $14.78, the stock may be seen as underperforming compared to its historical performance, which could deter some investors.

SMFG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "strong buy" SMFG shares.

According to analysts, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has been rated by research analysts at Nomura Securities in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how SMFG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SMFG) was last updated on 7/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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