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 basic policy is to provide shareholders with appropriate and stable dividends, secure funds for investment in business growth, and retain earnings to prepare for business risks. With regard to dividends, the company emphasizes returning profits in line with consolidated earnings and uses a consolidated payout ratio of 50% as a guideline.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥40 → ¥45（+12.5%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥80 → ¥85（+6.3%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥36.5 / End of period ¥37.5 / Annual ¥74 |
| Payout ratio | Figures 50 / Category Consolidated / Status Reference levels |
| Dividend policy | The basic policy is to provide shareholders with appropriate and stable dividends, secure funds for investment in business growth, and retain earnings to prepare for business risks. With regard to dividends, the company emphasizes returning profits in line with consolidated earnings and uses a consolidated payout ratio of 50% as a guideline. |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
Items this document does not state (6)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Based on its dividend policy of using a consolidated payout ratio of 50% as a guideline, the company will increase the dividend after taking into account the full-year consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and other factors.