- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust revised its full-year net income forecast to 295 billion yen, up from a previous forecast of 280 billion yen and slightly above the analyst estimate of 291.9 billion yen.
- The company raised its expected annual dividend to 170 yen per share, an increase from the prior forecast of 160 yen, and higher than the market estimate of 164.11 yen.
- For the second quarter, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust reported a net income of 80.48 billion yen, which is a 22% increase compared to the same period last year, though below the analyst expectation of 98.28 billion yen.
- Investor sentiment appears positive with 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings for the company’s stock.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings on Smartkarma
On Smartkarma, an independent investment research network, top analysts like those from Ξ±SK are covering Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings. In a recent report titled “Primer: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings (8309 JP) – Sep 2025″, analysts highlight the competitive advantage of SMTH as Japan’s sole remaining stand-alone trust bank. They emphasize the company’s leading position in assets under custody, corporate pension fund management, and its strategic shift towards fee-based businesses to target a return on equity of 10% or more by fiscal 2030. The analysts view SMTH favorably, citing its potential to capitalize on Japan’s structural shifts and increasing demand for wealth management services.
A look at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 5 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 4.4 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. shows a promising long-term outlook based on an analysis utilizing the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With excellent ratings across key factors, including Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company is positioned positively for the future. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc., a holding company formed through a collaboration between Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings and Sumitomo Trust and Banking, operates as a financial group offering trust banking services, securities brokerage, asset management, and other financial services.
The high scores in Dividend and Resilience indicate a strong commitment to consistent dividend payouts and resilience in challenging market conditions, while solid scores in Value, Growth, and Momentum reflect a robust financial position and potential for future growth. Investors may find Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. an attractive option for long-term investment based on its overall positive outlook and diversified financial services portfolio.
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