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 regards the return of profits to shareholders as an important management priority. While building up retained earnings for investment in future business development, it will maintain and continue stable dividends supported by business performance. The Company aims for a total payout ratio of 35% over the medium to long term and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 20% in the final year of its medium-term management plan.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥24.00 → ¥26.00（8.33% increase） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥50.00 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥37.00 / End of period ¥43.00 / Annual ¥80.00 / Notes Actual dividend amount before the 2-for-1 stock split that took effect on 1 April 2025 |
| Total dividends | ¥519 million → ¥628 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 9 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Payout ratio | The target for the final year of the medium-term management plan is a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 20% |
| Dividend policy | The Company regards the return of profits to shareholders as an important management priority. While building up retained earnings for investment in future business development, it will maintain and continue stable dividends supported by business performance. The Company aims for a total payout ratio of 35% over the medium to long term and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 20% in the final year of its medium-term management plan. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.In addition to its policy of prioritizing shareholder returns and maintaining and continuing stable dividends while balancing them with retained earnings, the Company aims for a total payout ratio of 35% over the medium to long term and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 20% in the final year of its medium-term management plan. Taking into account the steady performance of business during the fiscal year and other factors, the Company increased the dividend by ¥2 per share from the previous forecast.