Shinhan Financial Group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Shinhan Financial Group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.58% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
3.6%
Dividend yield
3.5%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 27% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 08
A055550: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support Higher Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Shinhan Financial Group from ₩113,100 to ₩121,370, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and the future P/E ratio. What's in the News Completed share buyback of 2,170,000 shares, representing 0.45% of shares, for ₩204,573.82 million under the program announced on February 5, 2026.Analysis Article • May 31
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Narrative Update • May 25
A055550: Sustained Shareholder Returns From Buybacks And Growing Cash Dividends Will Support Upside
Analysts have kept their ₩136,000 price target for Shinhan Financial Group unchanged, with slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, a modestly lower profit margin outlook, and a small adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E that helps refine, rather than reset, their valuation view. What's in the News Completed share buyback of 2,170,000 shares, representing 0.45% of shares, for ₩204,573.82 million under the program announced on February 5, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 07
A055550: Rising Cash Dividends And Higher Profitability Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now place Shinhan Financial Group's fair value at ₩136,000, up from ₩131,000. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth expectations, profit margins and the stock's forward P/E profile.
Narrative Update • Apr 21
A055550: Future Shareholder Returns Will Rely On Dividends And Buybacks
Analysts have lifted their price target for Shinhan Financial Group from about ₩53,500 to roughly ₩96,274, citing updated assumptions that include expectations of higher revenue, a stronger profit margin, a slightly lower discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026 approved a cash dividend for the 2025 fiscal year of ₩880 per common share, resulting in total annual dividends of ₩2,590 per share and a total payout of about ₩1.25b, reflecting an annual dividend yield of 3.01% for common shareholders (AGM resolution).Narrative Update • Apr 06
A055550: Dividend And Buyback Program Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Shinhan Financial Group to ₩113,100 from ₩110,805, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E levels. What's in the News At the Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026, shareholders approved a cash dividend for fiscal 2025 of ₩880 per common share.Narrative Update • Mar 23
A055550: Buyback And Rising Payout Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Shinhan Financial Group from about ₩90,474 to about ₩110,805. They cite updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly higher revenue growth outlook, a marginally lower profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Mar 09
A055550: Accelerating Share Repurchases And Rising Dividends Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Shinhan Financial Group slightly, from ₩130,207 to approximately ₩131,000, citing updated assumptions that include modestly higher revenue growth, improved profit margin estimates, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News On February 5, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase plan.Narrative Update • Feb 23
A055550: Expanded Share Buybacks And Dividends Will Support Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Shinhan Financial Group has been adjusted slightly, reflecting updated views on fair value of ₩130,172.22 compared with ₩130,207.39. Analysts cited revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers behind this change.Narrative Update • Feb 08
A055550: Ongoing Share Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target for Shinhan Financial Group from ₩110,000 to about ₩130,172, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on February 5, 2026, signaling continued focus on shareholder returns (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 25
A055550: Share Buyback And Slightly Lower Risk Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Shinhan Financial Group up from ₩108,000 to ₩110,000, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that modestly adjust their long term outlook. What's in the News Shinhan Financial Group has changed its external auditor, with Samjong KPMG covering FY2023 to FY2025 and Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed for FY2026 to FY2028 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
A055550: Share Buyback And Lower Risk Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Shinhan Financial Group to ₩108,000 from ₩106,000, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they believe better reflect the company’s current profile. What's in the News Shinhan Financial Group changed its external auditor, with Samjong KPMG serving as auditor for FY2023 to FY2025 and Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed for FY2026 to FY2028 (company disclosure).Narrative Update • Dec 26
A055550: Completed Buyback Will Support Higher Margins And Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Shinhan Financial Group higher by approximately ₩1,000 per share, citing slightly stronger long term profit margins and a modestly richer anticipated future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 4,100,000 shares, equal to 0.84% of outstanding shares, between July 25, 2025 and September 30, 2025 for KRW 278,134.08 million (company buyback filing) Finalization of the July 25, 2025 buyback program, confirming full execution of the planned 4,100,000 share repurchase allocation (company announcement) Capital return efforts via buybacks are interpreted by some analysts as a signal of management confidence in earnings visibility and balance sheet strength (analyst interpretation of buyback disclosure) Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly from approximately ₩89,500 per share to about ₩90,500 per share, reflecting a modest uplift in intrinsic value assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 12
A055550 Share Buyback And Lower Risk Premium May Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Shinhan Financial Group higher from ₩104,000 to ₩106,000, reflecting slightly stronger expectations for long term revenue growth and a marginally lower discount rate. This is partly offset by a modestly softer projected profit margin and a higher assumed future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Nov 28
A055550: Completed Buyback And Steady Margins Will Drive Future Performance
Analysts have made a slight adjustment to Shinhan Financial Group's price target, keeping it at ₩89,517. This decision is based on refined discount rate assumptions and a marginal increase in projected profit margins.Narrative Update • Nov 13
A055550: Revenue Outlook And Recent Buyback Will Support Steady Future Performance
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Shinhan Financial Group from ₩89,039 to ₩89,517, citing improvements in projected revenue growth and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors behind the adjustment. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 4,100,000 shares, representing 0.84% of outstanding shares, for KRW 278,134.08 million under the buyback announced on July 25, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The consensus analyst price target has increased slightly from ₩89,039 to ₩89,517.Narrative Update • Oct 30
A055550: Board Meeting Will Trigger Share Buyback And Unlock Profit Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Shinhan Financial Group slightly, from ₩88,209 to ₩89,039. This change reflects incremental improvements in profit margin expectations, despite only minor adjustments to growth and discount rate assumptions.Narrative Update • Oct 16
2025 Plan Will Unlock Capital Capacity And Efficient Asset Management
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Shinhan Financial Group from ₩86,845 to ₩88,209. This change reflects modestly improved revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Sep 05
2025 Plan Will Unlock Capital Capacity And Efficient Asset Management
As both the discount rate and future P/E ratio showed only marginal changes, analysts have left Shinhan Financial Group’s fair value estimate effectively unchanged at ₩86,845. What's in the News Board approved acquisition and retirement of treasury stock.
New Narrative • Nov 07
Tactical Risk Management And Shareholder Initiatives Propel Financial Optimism
Shinhan Financial Group aims for a significant increase in shareholder value with regular share buybacks and a high total shareholder return goal by 2027.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: A055550's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: A055550's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Shinhan Financial Group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (A055550) | 3.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (KR) | 1.2% |
| Market Top 25% (KR) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 3.5% |
| Analyst forecast (A055550) (up to 3 years) | 4.1% |
Notable Dividend: A055550's dividend (3.58%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the KR market (1.18%).
High Dividend: A055550's dividend (3.58%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the KR market (4.21%).
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (27.1%), A055550's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: A055550's dividends in 3 years are forecast to be well covered by earnings (26.9% payout ratio).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 23:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. is covered by 33 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Sunmok Ha | Barclays |
| Jisun Lee | BofA Global Research |
| Daehyun Kim | CGS International |