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Sumitomo Chemical Co (SOMMF) Stock Price & Analysis

SOMMF Stock Chart & Stats

$3.56-$0.14(-3.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3$3.25$3.516 Mar24 Apr3 Jun
Day’s Range
$3.12 - $4.00
52-Week Range
$2.70 - $4.35
Previous Close
$3.70
Volume
200
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
$5.89B
Enterprise Value
$2.07T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$223.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.13T
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.7
Beta
0.06
Next Earnings
Nov 02, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.16
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.80%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability And Cash-flow Recovery

The return to positive earnings and cash generation marks a meaningful recovery from the 2024 downturn. Operating cash flow and free cash flow provide internal funding for investment, debt service, and shareholder returns, although continued consistency will determine how durable the improvement becomes.

Diversified Global Business Portfolio

The company’s presence across multiple chemical and life-science markets reduces reliance on any single end market and creates several routes for growth. Exposure to electronics, agriculture, materials, and pharmaceuticals can support resilience as demand cycles differ across regions and industries.

Improving Operating Momentum

Raised first-half expectations and strong contributions from Essential & Green Materials and Agro & Life Solutions indicate that the operating recovery is extending beyond a single reporting line. Sustained price realization, crop-protection shipments, and feed-additive margins could support earnings over coming quarters.

Bears Say

Weak And Inconsistent Free Cash Flow

The sharp deterioration in quarterly free cash flow shows that reported profit is not consistently converting into discretionary cash. Investment outflows and weaker operating cash generation can restrict deleveraging and shareholder distributions, making the recovery more dependent on sustained earnings improvement.

Debt-heavy Capital Structure

Although leverage has improved from prior periods, debt remains high relative to equity and leaves the company more exposed if chemical markets or earnings weaken. Interest obligations and refinancing needs could constrain capital allocation and reduce flexibility during another cyclical downturn.

Uneven Segment Performance And Cost Pressure

Weak display demand, lower polarizing-film prices, and higher fixed costs in semiconductor capacity show that growth investments are not yet producing uniformly better results. Persistent underperformance in these businesses could dilute gains elsewhere and keep consolidated margins vulnerable.

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SOMMF FAQ

What was Sumitomo Chemical Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sumitomo Chemical Co lowest stock price was $2.70 and its highest was $4.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Sumitomo Chemical Co’s market cap?
Sumitomo Chemical Co’s market cap is $5.89B.
When is Sumitomo Chemical Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sumitomo Chemical Co’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 02, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is today.
How were Sumitomo Chemical Co’s earnings last quarter?
Sumitomo Chemical Co released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $0.156 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.091 by $0.065.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Sumitomo Chemical Co pay dividends?
Sumitomo Chemical Co pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.051 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.8%. See more information on Sumitomo Chemical Co dividends here
What is Sumitomo Chemical Co’s EPS estimate?
Sumitomo Chemical Co’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Sumitomo Chemical Co have?
Sumitomo Chemical Co has 1,662,978,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sumitomo Chemical Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sumitomo Chemical Co reported an EPS of $0.156 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.091. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.875%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sumitomo Chemical Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SOMMF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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