Balancing Retained Earnings with Stable Dividends
First written in FY2023. 4 of 10 entries say "Raised", first in FY2026. Latest entry: 2026-09-30.
56 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- 2026-09-30Raiseds.kabutan.jp
「At the same time, the annual dividend for the current fiscal year was revised upward, changing from the previous plan of ¥29 to ¥32 (¥29 in the previous fiscal year).」
The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 was raised, changing from ¥29 to ¥32. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「The basic policy for distributing profits is progressive dividends, maintaining or increasing dividends to achieve stable and sustainable payouts while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business expansion and strengthening the management foundation.」
The Company explicitly states a basic policy of progressive dividends, maintaining or increasing dividends, rather than the previous policy of balancing retained earnings with stable dividends. - FY2026-H1Annual dividend increased to ¥29Annual report
「14 April 2025 Board of Directors Common shares ¥174 million Dividend per share ¥14 Record date 28 February 2025 Effective date 12 May 2025 Source of dividend Retained earnings In addition, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 September 2025, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the fourth fiscal period (from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026) to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 31 August 2025, as follows. ① Total dividends ¥187 million ② Dividend per share ¥15.00」
In addition to the year-end dividend of ¥14, an interim dividend of ¥15 was approved, increasing the annual dividend from ¥26 in the previous fiscal year to ¥29. Under the policy of balancing retained earnings with stable dividends, the dividend amount has been increased. - FY2025Annual dividend increased to ¥26, with an interim dividend paidAnnual report
「Based on this policy, a dividend of ¥26 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥12, was paid for the current fiscal year. The consolidated dividend payout ratio for the current fiscal year is 33.7%. Retained earnings will be used to strengthen the product development and research structure and for capital investment.」
While maintaining the basic policy of balancing retained earnings with stable dividends, the dividend per share was increased from ¥24 in the previous fiscal year to ¥26, including an interim dividend of ¥12. - FY2025-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「30 May 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥298 million Dividend per share ¥24 Record date 29 February 2024 Effective date 31 May 2024 Source of dividend Retained earnings」
In line with the policy of balancing retained earnings with stable dividends, a dividend of ¥24 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended February 2024. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Based on the policy above, the Company has decided to pay a dividend of ¥24 per share for the current fiscal year. The consolidated dividend payout ratio for the current fiscal year will be 25.5%. Retained earnings will be used to strengthen the product development and research structure and for capital investment.」
The policy of balancing retained earnings with stable dividends continues, with a dividend of ¥24 per share and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 25.5% stated for the current fiscal year. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy on profit allocation is to maintain stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our financial position.」
The basic policy is to retain earnings needed for business expansion and strengthening the management foundation, while continuing to pay stable dividends.