SUMITOMO CORPORATION
8053・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Governance
Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee (transitioned in June 2025). Of the 15 directors, 8 are independent outside directors (a majority), and a Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee chaired by an outside director has been established. The roles of Chairman of the Board and President and Executive Officer are separated, ensuring mutual checks and balances.
Risk Management
The company has established a system for periodic reporting of sustainability risks to the Management Committee and the Board of Directors. When reviewing new business proposals, SBUs prepare sustainability risk assessment sheets, which are then confirmed by the company-wide Investment and Loan Committee. In addition, quantitative analysis of climate-related risks is conducted using SASB standards and IEA scenarios.
Shareholder Returns
Continuing total shareholder return policy of 40% or more with a progressive dividend policy. The FY2025 annual dividend is planned at ¥150 per share (up ¥20 year on year), and the FY2026 dividend is planned at ¥40 per share after adjusting for the stock split (1-for-4, effective July 1, 2026), equivalent to ¥160 before the split (up ¥10 year on year). A share buyback of up to ¥80 billion (May 7, 2026 to March 31, 2027) has also been decided.
Dividend Policy
From the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 onward, the basic policy is a total shareholder return ratio of 40% or more, aiming for a progressive dividend (maintaining or increasing the annual dividend per share relative to the previous fiscal year's actual results) to improve stability and increase dividends in line with profit growth. Dividends are paid twice a year, interim and year-end. The FY2025 (fiscal year ending March 2026) annual dividend is planned at ¥150 per share (interim ¥70 + year-end ¥80), with a dividend payout ratio of 30.1%. For FY2026 (fiscal year ending March 2027), a dividend of ¥40 per share is planned after the stock split (1-for-4, effective July 1, 2026), equivalent to ¥160 before the split (up ¥10 year on year), with an expected payout ratio of 30.3%.
ESG
The company has set a goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 (covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Categories 13 and 15), with an interim target of reducing emissions by 30% or more versus the base year by FY2035. In terms of human capital, priority issues include developing professional talent and promoting DE&I to realize the "No.1 business group," and non-financial indicators such as climate change, women's advancement, and employee engagement are reflected in executive compensation.
Last updated: June 12, 2026