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Actual results for FY2024 and FY2025 were profits of 561.9 billion yen and 600.3 billion yen, respectively, with ROEs of 12.4% and 12.9%. Financial soundness is expected with interest-bearing debt around 3.0 trillion yen, shareholders\u2019 equity approximately 4.8 trillion yen, and a Net D\/E Ratio around 0.6 times.\n\n### Shareholder Return Policy and Capital Strategy\nRegarding shareholder returns, the annual dividend for FY2026 is planned at 160 yen per share, up from 150 yen per share in FY2025. Share buybacks are planned at 70 billion yen, maintaining the FY2025 level. Additionally, a stock split will be implemented effective July 1, 2026, splitting one common share into four shares. The shareholder return policy aims for a total return ratio of 40% or more and continuation of a progressive dividend policy.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent: 630 billion yen (FY2026 forecast, expected increase from FY2025 actual 600.3 billion yen)\nEfficiency Indicator (ROE): Approximately 13% (FY2026 forecast, slight increase from FY2025 actual 12.9%)\nAnnual Dividend: 160 yen\/share (FY2026 forecast, planned increase from FY2025 actual 150 yen\/share)\nShare Buyback: 70 billion yen (FY2026 forecast, maintained at FY2025 actual level of 70 billion yen)\nStock Split: 4 shares for each 1 common share (Effective date: July 1, 2026)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoCorporation, #MediumTermManagementPlan, #ShareholderReturns","jir_key_figures":"Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent FY2026 forecast: 630 billion yen\nROE FY2026 forecast: Approximately 13%\nAnnual Dividend FY2026 forecast: 160 yen\/share","jir_meta_title":"[Sumitomo Corporation] Medium-Term Management Plan 2026 | Net Income 630 Billion Yen & Dividend 160 Yen Planned | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Corporation announces the outlook for the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026. 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