About Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SMTOY) β Dividend Analysis 2026
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells electric wires and cables worldwide. It operates through Automotive, Infocommunications, Electronics, Environment and Energy, and Industrial Materials and Others segments. The company offers wiring harnesses and electrical components; steel cords for tire reinforcement; steel wires for springs; wiring materials; optical lenses for infrared devices; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; heat shrink and heat-resistant tubing/tapes; magnet and aluminum bars/wires; spinel products; products for electronic devices; sintered parts; and EV quick-charger connector assemblies. It also provides fiber optics products; fusion splicer and accessories; data center solutions; intelligent transport systems; remote monitoring systems; NanoPlug series; CATV systems; set top boxes; optical transceiver modules, and optical and wireless devices; optical lenses for infrared devices; AirMT, non-contact multi-fiber interconnects; and low profile fiber-array for silicon photonics. In addition, the company offers electronic wires; flexible printed circuits; heat-shrinkable tubings; cladded/plated and electroplated wires; thermoplastic molded components; PTFE membranes; spiral shielded and electronic wires; cross linked fluorine resins; coaxial cables; flat components; thunderbolt cables; plated and alloy wires; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; and RGB laser modules. Further, it provides various energy and environment systems; products for railway and transport machinery; steel wires for springs; abrasion-resistant parts/materials; magnet wires; diamond/CBN grinding wheels; PC steel wires and high-strength shear reinforcement; drills/endmills; CBN/PCD; milling and turning tools; laser optics; and magnesium alloy parts. The company was formerly known as Sumitomo Electric Wire & Cable Works and changed its name to Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1939. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Is SMTOY a good dividend investment in 2026?
SMTOY offers a 1.07% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 100/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 83.3% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
SMTOY DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your SMTOY portfolio grows to $860.1K vs $700.8K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
SMTOY dividend growth history & forecast
SMTOY has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 83.3% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 1.07%.
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π SMTOY Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold SMTOY.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― SMTOY Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
8yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your SMTOY investment of $53.98/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$104.0K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$101.5K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in SMTOY for:
Shares needed
48,835
Capital required
$2,636,113
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.58/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π SMTOY Dividend Payment Schedule
SMTOY pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$1.23 / payment
$4.91 / year after tax
100 shares
$12.29 / payment
$49.15 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$122.86 / payment
$491.45 / year after tax
π SMTOY vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How SMTOY compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Consumer Cyclical" not matched β using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend YieldβΌ-1.93% vs sectorBelow avg
SMTOY
1.07%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+77.80% vs sectorBetter
SMTOY
83.30%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratioβ²-8.00% vs sectorBetter
SMTOY
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for SMTOY sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ SMTOY Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-05-11(in 40 days)EPS estimate: $0.95
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
3.89
β Safe Zone β low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 Β· Grey: 1.81β3.0 Β· Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
4/9
β οΈ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7β9 Β· Moderate: 4β6 Β· Weak: 0β3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores β lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the SMTOY dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β