Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2026Each vertical step represents one dividend payment, and the total height of the accumulated steps represents the annual dividend for the period. For periods showing only the annual amount, the payment breakdown is not provided, so only the end point is plotted.
The record date is the cutoff date for determining which persons listed in the shareholder register on that date are entitled to receive dividends.Payments begin on the effective date.
The company aims to improve return on equity attributable to owners of the parent (ROE) over the medium to long term, balancing growth investment with enhanced shareholder returns. Dividends are paid based on the higher of a consolidated payout ratio (DPR) of 60% or a dividend on equity ratio (DOE) of 3%.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥54.00 → ¥65.00（20.37%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥108 per share → ¥119（10.19%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥46.00 / End of period ¥56.00 / Annual ¥102.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥1,836 million → ¥2,131 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 26 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Ordinary dividend only: ¥65.00 (year-end) |
| Payout ratio | Based on a 60% consolidated payout ratio (DPR) |
| Dividend policy | The company aims to improve return on equity attributable to owners of the parent (ROE) over the medium to long term, balancing growth investment with enhanced shareholder returns. Dividends are paid based on the higher of a consolidated payout ratio (DPR) of 60% or a dividend on equity ratio (DOE) of 3%. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Scheduled to be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Based on the company's dividend policy, the final financial results were calculated and performance improved from the previous forecast, resulting in an increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent. Dividends are based on the higher of a consolidated payout ratio (DPR) of 60% or a dividend on equity ratio (DOE) of 3%. This time, the company adopted ¥119 based on the 60% consolidated payout ratio.