Maintaining and increasing dividends over the long term and on a stable basis
First written in FY2016. 11 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-11-12.
36 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「26 June 2026 Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders resolution (scheduled) 524,473 50.0」
The dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 2026 is expected to be ¥50, up from ¥42 in the previous fiscal year. The 50% payout-ratio target for fiscal 2027 was maintained, and the payout ratio for the current fiscal year was 44.07%. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「We will seek to raise the payout ratio from 40%, with the aim of achieving a payout ratio of 50% in fiscal 2027, the final year of the current medium-term management plan.」
The target was raised from the previous target of a 40% payout ratio in fiscal 2024 to a target of achieving 50% in fiscal 2027. The current-period dividend was set at ¥42, and the next-period dividend was expected to be ¥45. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We will acquire treasury shares as part of our capital policy, including enhancing shareholder returns and improving capital efficiency.」
In addition to the payment record for the ¥35 dividend, the company conducted a treasury share buyback to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, acquiring 633,700 shares for ¥847,999,000 on 8 November 2024. The acquired shares were scheduled for cancellation on 29 November 2024. - FY2024Updated to a current-period dividend of ¥35 and a next-period dividend of ¥38Annual report
「The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2024 is expected to be ¥35 per share, an increase of ¥5, representing a payout ratio of 37.9%. The next-period dividend is expected to be ¥38 per share, representing a payout ratio of 40.1%, in accordance with our dividend policy.」
While maintaining the policy of achieving a 40% payout ratio in fiscal 2024, the current-period dividend was updated to ¥35 and the next-period dividend to ¥38. - FY2024-Q1Updated payment record for the current-period dividend of ¥30Annual report
「Common shares 345,381 30.00 31 March 2023 30 June 2023 Retained earnings」
The record states that ¥30 per share was paid on 30 June 2023 as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2023Updated to a current-period dividend of ¥30 and a next-period dividend of ¥30Annual report
「As disclosed on 9 March 2023, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2023 is expected to be ¥30 per share, representing a payout ratio of 37.0%. The next-period dividend is expected to be ¥30 per share, representing a payout ratio of 38.0%, in accordance with our dividend policy.」
The current-period dividend is ¥30 per share, with a payout ratio of 37.0%, and the next-period dividend is also expected to be ¥30, with a payout ratio of 38.0%. The target payout ratio of 40% for fiscal 2024 was maintained. - FY2023-Q1Updated payment record for the current-period dividend of ¥28Annual report
「Common shares 322,355 28.00 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
The record states that ¥28 per share was paid on 30 June 2022 as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2022. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「We will seek to raise the payout ratio from 30%, with the aim of achieving a payout ratio of 40% in fiscal 2024, the final year of the current medium-term management plan.」
The target was raised from the previous 30% payout ratio to a target of achieving 40% in fiscal 2024. The current-period dividend was set at ¥28, with the next-period dividend also expected to be ¥28. - FY2022-Q2Reposted payment record for the current-period dividend of ¥30Annual report
「Common shares 345,384 30.00 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
The record that ¥30 per share was paid on 30 June 2021 as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2021 was reposted as the second-quarter dividend payment. - FY2022-Q1Updated payment record for the current-period dividend of ¥30Annual report
「Common shares 345,384 30.00 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
The record states that ¥30 per share was paid on 30 June 2021 as the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2021. - FY2021Updated to a current-period dividend of ¥30 and a next-period dividend of ¥24Annual report
「Our basic policy is to maintain and increase stable, long-term dividends, with a target payout ratio of 30% as the benchmark for considering dividends in line with earnings. As disclosed on 23 April 2021, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2021 is expected to be ¥30 per share, representing a payout ratio of 19.9%. The next-period dividend is expected to be ¥24 per share, representing a payout ratio of 31.0%, in accordance with our dividend policy.」
The 30% payout-ratio target was maintained, and the current-period year-end dividend was expected to increase from ¥24 in the previous fiscal year to ¥30, while the next-period dividend was set at ¥24. - FY2021-Q2Update on the payment record for the ¥24 year-end dividendAnnual report
「Common shares 276,307 24.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
The record states that ¥24 per share was paid on 29 June 2020 as the year-end dividend for the previous fiscal year. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to maintain and increase dividends over the long term and on a stable basis, and our target payout ratio for considering dividends in line with earnings is 30%. We have increased the year-end dividend by ¥7 to ¥24 per share, representing a payout ratio of 30.4%. For the next fiscal year, in accordance with our dividend policy, we plan to pay ¥29 per share, representing a payout ratio of 24.2%.」
The 30% payout ratio target was added to the previous stable dividend policy, with the current fiscal year's dividend increased from the forecast ¥17 to ¥24 and the next fiscal year's dividend planned at ¥29. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 195,718 17.00 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The company continued to report a payment of ¥17 per share on 28 June 2019 as the previous fiscal year's year-end dividend, confirming the dividend level after the commemorative dividend ended. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 195,718 17.00 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The company paid ¥17 per share on 28 June 2019 as the previous fiscal year's year-end dividend, recording the dividend level after the commemorative dividend ended. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares Total dividends: ¥195.718 million Dividend per share: ¥17.00」
The company paid a dividend of ¥17 per share on 28 June 2019 as the previous fiscal year's year-end dividend, confirming the dividend level after the commemorative dividend ended. - FY2019Dividend update following the end of the commemorative dividendAnnual report
「We had forecast a year-end dividend of ¥15 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2019. After taking into account the results for the fiscal year and other factors, we have increased the year-end dividend by ¥2 to ¥17 per share in response to the support of our shareholders. For the next fiscal year, we plan to pay a dividend of ¥17 per share after taking into account the business environment and earnings forecast.」
The previous fiscal year's dividend of ¥20 per share included a ¥5 commemorative dividend, while the dividend for the current fiscal year is stated as ¥17 and that for the next fiscal year is planned at ¥17. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The dividend per share (¥) includes a commemorative dividend of ¥5.00.」
A dividend of ¥20 per share was paid on 29 June 2018, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend for the company's 70th anniversary. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The dividend per share for the fiscal year ended March 2018 is ¥20, comprising the regular dividend of ¥15 plus an additional ¥5 commemorative dividend for the company's 70th anniversary.」
Under the long-term, stable dividend policy, the commemorative dividend for the company's 70th anniversary increased the dividend per share from ¥15 to ¥20. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares Total dividends: ¥172.692 million Dividend per share: ¥15.00」
The company paid a dividend of ¥15 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2017, recording a result in line with its stable dividend policy. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to maintain and increase dividends over the long term and on a stable basis.」
The dividend policy continues, with the dividend for the fiscal year stated as ¥15 per share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy is to maintain and increase dividends over the long term and on a stable basis.」
The policy considers strengthening the financial position through retained earnings and returning profits to shareholders in a comprehensive manner.