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

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$22.02 -0.27 (-1.19%)
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 3 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
2

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for SMFG.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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SMFG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/29/25 to 5/29/26		1 Month Ago
4/29/25 to 4/29/26		3 Months Ago
2/28/25 to 2/28/26		1 Year Ago
5/29/24 to 5/29/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
 N/A
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
 N/A
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
 N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
 N/A
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingBuyBuyHoldN/A

SMFG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.33
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A26.43% Upside14.47% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/22/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
Not Rated
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
4/21/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
Not Rated
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/3/2025
Nomura logo
Nomura
5 of 5 stars
K. Takamiya
Not Rated
UpgradeStrong-Buy

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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 Wednesday, May 27, 2026. 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 stock has recently received a consensus rating of "Buy," indicating positive sentiment among analysts, which can suggest potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent hedge fund activity shows significant investment interest, with several funds increasing their stakes, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $15.52, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has a diverse range of services, including corporate banking and investment banking, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded the stock from a "hold" to a "strong-buy" rating, suggesting that there may be strong growth potential ahead.

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:

  • Institutional investors and hedge funds only own about 3.85% of the company's stock, which may indicate a lack of widespread confidence among larger investors.
  • Despite recent upgrades, there has been mixed analyst sentiment, with some downgrading the stock from "buy" to "hold," suggesting potential volatility.
  • The financial sector can be sensitive to economic downturns, and any adverse economic conditions could negatively impact the performance of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
  • Recent market trends show increased competition in the financial services sector, which could pressure profit margins and growth opportunities for the company.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the company's reliance on its core banking operations, which can be affected by regulatory changes and interest rate fluctuations.

SMFG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "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 2 upgrades by analysts.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research 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 Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SMFG compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:SMFG) was last updated on 5/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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