Sumitomo Mitsui FinancialSMFG
SMFG
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Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
12,702% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $50.6M | Put options by funds: $395K
71% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 48 | Existing positions closed: 28
48% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 148 | Existing positions reduced: 100
28% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.16B [Q3] → $1.48B (+$327M) [Q4]
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 330 [Q3] → 344 (+14) [Q4]
4.53% less ownership
Funds ownership: 7.14% [Q3] → 2.61% (-4.53%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SMFG.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
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?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
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?
Positive
Reuters
1 month ago
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) is a Great Choice
Does Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Applied Digital Closes $375 Million Financing with SMBC to Support Ellendale HPC Campus
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”) leads a $375 million financing for the Company's Ellendale High Performance Computing (“HPC”) data center campus (the “Ellendale HPC Campus”) Provides further validation of the Ellendale HPC Campus through a partnership with one of the world's leading data center financing platforms DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD) ("Applied Digital" or the "Company"), a designer, builder, and operator of next-generation digital infrastructure for HPC applications, announced today that the Company, through its HPC subsidiary APLD HPC Holdings LLC (“APLDH”), closed a $375 million financing with SMBC. The Company used a portion of the proceeds to repay its obligations under the Macquarie Capital senior secured note, and the remaining proceeds are intended to be used to advance the development of the first and second data center buildings at the Ellendale HPC Campus.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Sumitomo Mitsui: Margin Improvement And Portfolio Restructuring Efforts Are Key Merits
I maintain my Buy rating for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial due to favorable NIM prospects and significant progress in portfolio rationalization, warranting a higher valuation. SMFG's NIM is expected to improve, driven by a favorable rate environment and lower funding costs, with a projected +10% net profit increase in FY26. The bank is optimizing its portfolio by divesting non-core financial investments and reallocating capital to more profitable segments, enhancing its Return On Equity.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Considers Expanding Collaboration With Jefferies
SMFG plans to boost its partnership with JEF to explore new business areas such as equity trading and drive growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Japanese Banks Post Efficiency Gains As Interest Rate Hikes Boost Profits
Major Japanese banks logged gains in efficiency measured by their cost-to-income ratios over the 12 months ended Sept. 30, helped by improved profits.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
SMBC MANUBANK Announces Multiple Key Hires Across Credit, Accounting, and Technology Functions to Support Growth
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank welcomes Michael Trivich, MD, Chief Credit Officer; Monica Sparks, ED, Chief Accounting Officer; & Jeff Jones, MD, Chief Information Officer.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Sumitomo Mitsui: Many Ways To Win
Sumitomo Mitsui's fundamentals remain robust. The macro overhang is slowly clearing as well. A stubborn book value discount keeps the risk/reward very favorable.
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