Maintaining Stable Dividends While Securing Retained Earnings
First written in FY2017. 17 of 30 entries say "Raised", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
46 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2027-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, with respect to the interim dividend for the 69th fiscal year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 25 September 2026 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2026. ① Total dividends ¥768 million ② Amount per share ¥36.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 5 November 2026」
An interim dividend of ¥36 per share for the 69th fiscal year was approved. It increased from ¥34 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「With a basic policy of continuously maintaining stable dividends, dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year were set at a regular interim dividend of ¥34 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥36 per share, comprising a regular dividend of ¥34 and an additional regular dividend of ¥2 based on strong performance. Annual dividends were set at ¥70 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 16.6%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy and its target payout ratio of 20% for the fiscal year ending February 2030, the company increased the annual dividend from ¥60 in the previous fiscal year to ¥70. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, with respect to the interim dividend for the 68th fiscal year (1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 26 September 2025 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2025. ① Total dividends ¥725 million ② Amount per share ¥34.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 5 November 2025」
An interim dividend of ¥34 per share for the 68th fiscal year was approved. It increased from ¥26 per share in the same period of the previous year, raising the dividend level under the stable dividend policy. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The company has set a target payout ratio of 20% for the fiscal year ending February 2030 and plans to increase it in stages. Regarding the distribution of surplus for the fiscal year, under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends on an ongoing basis, the company determined an interim ordinary dividend of ¥26 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥34 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥32 and a ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the achievement of ¥200 billion in operating revenue, for an annual dividend of ¥60 per share.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company newly specified a target payout ratio of 20% for the fiscal year ending February 2030 and increased the annual dividend from ¥46 in the previous fiscal year to ¥60. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, with respect to the interim dividend for the 67th fiscal year (1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 September 2024 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2024. ① Total dividends ¥555 million ② Amount per share ¥26.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 6 November 2024」
An interim dividend of ¥26 per share for the 67th fiscal year was approved. It increased from ¥20 per share in the same period of the previous year, raising the dividend level under the stable dividend policy. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 11 April 2024, the Board of Directors resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 29 February 2024. ① Total dividends ¥555 million ② Amount per share ¥26.00」
Of the FY2024 annual dividend of ¥46, the company reconfirmed the payment of a year-end dividend of ¥26 per share. There was no further change to the stable dividend policy or the dividend level determined at the end of the previous fiscal year. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the distribution of surplus for the fiscal year, under the basic policy of maintaining stable dividends on an ongoing basis, the company determined an interim ordinary dividend of ¥20 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥26 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥24 and a ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the company's 65th anniversary, for an annual dividend of ¥46 per share. As a result, the dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 11.4%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company increased the annual dividend from ¥42 in the previous fiscal year to ¥46, including a ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the company's 65th anniversary. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 66th fiscal year (1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 28 September 2023 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2023. ① Total dividends ¥427 million ② Amount per share ¥20.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 2 November 2023」
The company again reported that it paid an interim dividend of ¥20 per share under its stable dividend policy. The amount was unchanged from the interim dividend in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 66th fiscal year (1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 28 September 2023 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2023. ① Total dividends ¥427 million ② Amount per share ¥20.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date 2 November 2023」
Under the stable dividend policy, an interim dividend of ¥20 per share was approved with 31 August 2023 as the record date. The amount was unchanged from the ¥20-per-share interim dividend in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 11 April 2023, the Board of Directors resolved to pay a year-end dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 28 February 2023. ① Total dividends ¥470 million ② Amount per share ¥22.00」
The payment of a ¥22-per-share year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended February 2023 was reported. The annual dividend of ¥42 per share, including the ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the achievement of 100 stores, was reconfirmed under the stable dividend policy. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「With a basic policy of continuously maintaining stable dividends, dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year were set at a regular interim dividend of ¥20 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥22 per share, comprising a ¥2 per-share commemorative dividend for reaching 100 stores and a regular dividend. Annual dividends were set at ¥42 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 14.5%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company increased the annual dividend from ¥38 in the previous fiscal year to ¥42, including a ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the achievement of 100 stores. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 28 September 2022, the Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2022.」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share was approved, up from ¥18 per share in the same period of the previous year. The company continued to raise the dividend level under its stable dividend policy. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「With a basic policy of continuously maintaining stable dividends, dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year were set at a regular interim dividend of ¥18 per share and a regular year-end dividend of ¥20 per share, for annual dividends of ¥38 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 13.7%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company increased the annual dividend from ¥34 in the previous fiscal year to ¥38. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 28 September 2021 Common shares 384 18 31 August 2021 5 November 2021 Retained earnings」
The payment on 5 November 2021 of the ¥18-per-share interim dividend approved by the Board of Directors was reported. The amount was unchanged from that reported for the previous quarter. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 28 September 2021, the Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2021.」
An interim dividend of ¥18 per share was approved, up from ¥16 per share in the same period of the previous year. The company continued to raise the dividend level under its stable dividend policy. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 27 May 2021; common shares; 384; 18; 28 February 2021; 28 May 2021; retained earnings」
The payment of a year-end dividend of ¥18 per share based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 27 May 2021 was reported. The annual dividend policy and level of ¥34 per share stated for FY2021 were reported again. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「With a basic policy of continuously maintaining stable dividends, dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year were set at a regular interim dividend of ¥16 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥18 per share, comprising a ¥2 per-share commemorative dividend for achieving operating revenue of ¥150 billion and a regular dividend. Annual dividends were set at ¥34 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 12.3%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company increased the annual dividend to ¥34 per share, including a ¥2 commemorative dividend marking the achievement of ¥150 billion in operating revenue, up from ¥28 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「② Amount per share ¥16.00」
The interim dividend of ¥16 per share approved on 28 September 2020 was reported again. The amount was unchanged from that reported for the previous quarter. - FY2021-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At its meeting held on 28 September 2020, the Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2020. ② Amount per share ¥16.00」
An interim dividend of ¥16 per share was approved, up from ¥14 per share in the same period of the previous year. The increase in the dividend level under the stable dividend policy was reported. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 28 May 2020; common shares; 277; 14; 29 February 2020; 29 May 2020; retained earnings」
Based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 28 May 2020, a dividend of ¥14 per share was paid. The dividend in the same quarter of the previous year was also ¥14 per share, so there was no change in the dividend level. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「With a basic policy of continuously maintaining stable dividends, dividends from retained earnings for the fiscal year were set at a regular dividend of ¥28 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥14 per share. As a result, the payout ratio for the fiscal year was 15.6%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company increased the annual dividend from ¥26 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥28. It also reported a policy of allocating retained earnings to capital expenditures, including the construction of new stores and renovations of existing stores. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year (1 March 2019 to 29 February 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 September 2019 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2019. ② Amount per share ¥14.00」
The approval of an interim dividend of ¥14 per share was reported again. The amount was unchanged from that reported for the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「With respect to the interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year (1 March 2019 to 29 February 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 September 2019 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded on the shareholder register as of 31 August 2019. ② Amount per share ¥14.00」
An interim dividend of ¥14 per share was approved, up from ¥12 per share in the same period of the previous year. The increase in the dividend level under the stable dividend policy was reported. - FY2020-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「Dividend per share (¥) — — 26.00」
The dividend per share for the fiscal year was reported at ¥26, up from the previously reported full-year dividend of ¥24. In addition, the dividend paid during the first quarter of the current fiscal year pursuant to the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 23 May 2019 was ¥14 per share. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「② Amount per share ¥12.00」
The interim dividend with 31 August 2018 as the record date continued to be reported at ¥12 per share. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「② Amount per share ¥12.00」
An interim dividend of ¥12 per share was approved, with 31 August 2018 as the record date. The amount was unchanged from the previously reported interim dividend. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「Under its basic policy of maintaining stable dividends, the Company set the ordinary dividend for the fiscal year at ¥24 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥12. As a result, the dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 13.9%.」
Under the stable dividend policy, the annual dividend was reported at ¥24 per share, up from ¥20 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「② Amount per share ¥12.00」
The interim dividend with 31 August 2017 as the record date was again reported at ¥12 per share. - FY2018-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Amount per share ¥12.00」
An interim dividend of ¥12 per share was approved, with 31 August 2017 as the record date. The amount increased from the interim dividend of ¥10 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities. Our basic policy is to maintain stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary to establish a solid management base, mainly for capital expenditures such as new store openings.」
The policy of returning profits by maintaining stable dividends while securing retained earnings for new store openings and capital expenditures was identified as a standalone theme for the first time.