Sumitomo Mitsui (NYSE: SMFG) updates 2026 share repurchase program activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. reports progress on its ongoing share repurchase program. During the period from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, the company repurchased 12,175,400 shares of common stock for a total of JPY 76,119,941,100 through market purchases under a discretionary dealing contract.

This activity forms part of a broader authorization to repurchase up to 40,000,000 common shares, equivalent to 1.0% of shares issued excluding treasury stock, for up to JPY 180,000,000,000 between May 14, 2026 and July 31, 2026. Cumulatively, as of June 30, 2026, the company has repurchased 17,614,900 shares for JPY 108,513,101,300 under this authorization, signaling continued use of buybacks to return capital to shareholders.

Insights

Bank capital management analyst

SMFG is steadily executing a modest share buyback program within a defined cap.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group repurchased 12,175,400 common shares for JPY 76,119,941,100 in June 2026. This is part of a board-approved plan allowing up to 40,000,000 shares, or 1.0% of issued shares excluding treasury stock, and up to JPY 180,000,000,000.

Cumulatively, repurchases reached 17,614,900 shares and JPY 108,513,101,300 from May 14, 2026 through June 30, 2026. For a large financial group, this scale is measured, suggesting routine capital return rather than an aggressive balance sheet change.

The program runs through July 31, 2026 and uses market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract. Subsequent disclosures can clarify how much of the remaining authorized amount is ultimately used and how that aligns with broader capital and dividend policies.

Key Figures

June 2026 shares repurchased: 12,175,400 shares June 2026 repurchase amount: JPY 76,119,941,100 Authorized shares for 2026 program: 40,000,000 shares +4 more

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June 2026 shares repurchased 12,175,400 shares Common stock repurchased from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

June 2026 repurchase amount JPY 76,119,941,100 Cost of June 2026 share repurchases

Authorized shares for 2026 program 40,000,000 shares Maximum common shares to be repurchased, 1.0% of issued excluding treasury stock

Authorized repurchase amount JPY 180,000,000,000 Maximum total yen amount for 2026 program

Program period May 14, 2026 to July 31, 2026 Overall window for authorized buybacks

Cumulative shares repurchased 17,614,900 shares Total repurchased under the program as of June 30, 2026

Cumulative repurchase amount JPY 108,513,101,300 Total yen spent on repurchases as of June 30, 2026

Key Terms

Repurchase of Own Shares, Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act, discretionary dealing contract, treasury stock, +1 more

5 terms

Repurchase of Own Shares financial

"Notice regarding Progress of Repurchase of Own Shares (Repurchase of Own Shares under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation..."

Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act regulatory

"Repurchase of Own Shares under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act"

discretionary dealing contract financial

"Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares"

treasury stock financial

"Equivalent to 1.0% of the number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock)"

Treasury stock is shares that a company has bought back from the public and kept in its own control rather than retiring them. Think of it like a company holding its own tickets in a drawer: those shares no longer vote or receive dividends while held, but the company can reissue or retire them later; this reduces the number of shares available to outside investors and can boost per‑share earnings and influence ownership and stock price.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16"

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FAQ

How many SMFG shares were repurchased in June 2026?

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group repurchased 12,175,400 common shares in June 2026. These market purchases, made from June 1 to June 30 under a discretionary dealing contract, totaled JPY 76,119,941,100 as part of its ongoing authorized share buyback program.

What is the total number of SMFG shares repurchased so far under the 2026 program?

Cumulatively, SMFG has repurchased 17,614,900 common shares under the 2026 program. These repurchases, through June 30, 2026, amount to JPY 108,513,101,300 and fall within the company’s authorized limits for the current buyback period.

What is the maximum size of SMFG’s 2026 share repurchase program?

The 2026 share repurchase program authorizes SMFG to repurchase up to 40,000,000 common shares. This maximum equals 1.0% of issued shares excluding treasury stock, with a total monetary cap of JPY 180,000,000,000 over the designated program period.

Over what period is SMFG conducting its current share repurchase program?

SMFG’s current share repurchase program runs from May 14, 2026 to July 31, 2026. Within this window, the company may buy back common stock in the market, up to the authorized share and yen limits approved for the program.

How is SMFG executing its share repurchases in 2026?

SMFG is executing share repurchases through market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract. This structure allows the company to buy back common stock within preset share and yen caps during the approved period, without specifying individual transaction timings in advance.

What proportion of SMFG’s issued shares does the 2026 repurchase authorization cover?

The 2026 repurchase authorization covers up to 40,000,000 common shares, equivalent to 1.0% of SMFG’s issued shares excluding treasury stock. This defines the maximum scope of potential buybacks under the current program parameters.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July 2026

Commission File Number 001-34919

SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-2, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROSPECTUS FORMING A PART OF SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.’S REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-276219) AND TO BE A PART OF SUCH PROSPECTUS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
		By:		/s/ Kunihito Takaichi
				Name:		Kunihito Takaichi
				Title:		Executive Officer & General Manager, Financial Accounting Dept.

Date: July 1, 2026

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

Notice regarding Progress of Repurchase of Own Shares

(Repurchase of Own Shares under the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation

pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act)

Tokyo, July 1, 2026 — Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (President and Group CEO: Toru Nakashima) hereby announces the progress of the repurchase of its own shares under Article 8 of its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 459 of the Companies Act, as follows:

1.		Type of shares repurchased:		Common stock
2.		Aggregate number of shares repurchased:		12,175,400 shares
3.		Aggregate amount repurchased:		JPY 76,119,941,100
4.		Repurchase period:		From June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (on a contract basis)
5.		Repurchase method:		Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares

(Reference)

1. Outline of the resolution of the meeting of the Board of Directors regarding the repurchase (May 13, 2026)

(1)		Type of shares to be repurchased:		Common stock
(2)		Aggregate number of shares to be repurchased:		Up to 40,000,000 shares (Equivalent to 1.0% of the number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock))
(3)		Aggregate amount to be repurchased:		Up to JPY 180,000,000,000
(4)		Repurchase period:		From May 14, 2026 to July 31, 2026
(5)		Repurchase method:		Market purchases based on a discretionary dealing contract regarding repurchase of its own shares

2. Aggregate number of shares and amount repurchased pursuant to the above resolution as of June 30, 2026

Aggregate number of shares repurchased:				17,614,900 shares
Aggregate amount repurchased:				JPY 108,513,101,300