Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced its second-quarter results on 13 November 2026. Interim net profit rose 7.5% year on year to ¥1.003 trillion, and its full-year net profit forecast was revised upward to ¥1.9 trillion.
The results announced on 13 November showed interim net profit up 7.5% year on year at ¥1.003 trillion, while ordinary income also increased over the same period. The full-year net profit outlook was raised to ¥1.9 trillion. Growth in interest income and fees and commissions was cited as a factor driving the increase in profit.
The share price fell 5.73% day on day to ¥3,008 on 6 November, but recovered from ¥3,228 to ¥3,275 between 10 and 13 November. This was regarded as a rebound following the decline ahead of the earnings announcement.
The latest earnings summary lists the expansion of net interest income in response to interest-rate movements, growth in fee income, and the expansion of ancillary transactions overseas as positive factors. It also identifies increased credit-related costs, measures to comply with capital regulations, and cybersecurity expenses as risk factors.
The next earnings announcement is scheduled for 13 November 2026, and the report identifies medium- to long-term performance checkpoints based on the latest earnings summary and annual securities report.