Stable Dividends and a Payout Ratio of at Least 25%
First written in FY2016. 20 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
- 2026-08-06AdvancedResults
「Fiscal year ending March 2027 (forecast) 25.00 – 25.00 50.00」
2027年3月期の年間配当予想を50円とし、前期実績48円からの増配予想を開示している。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company plans to pay ¥48.0 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥22.0. As a result, the payout ratio for the current fiscal year is expected to be 35.4%.」
Under the policy of a payout ratio of at least 35% and progressive dividends, the annual dividend is expected to increase from ¥36.5 in the previous fiscal year to ¥48.0. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2025, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥15,835 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥22.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 8 December 2025」
The interim dividend was ¥22.0 per share, up from ¥17.0 in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates a dividend record consistent with the policy of a payout ratio of at least 35% and progressive dividends. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「As its shareholder return policy under the Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, which began in the fiscal year ending March 2026, the Company has adopted a basic policy of increasing earnings per share through sustainable profit growth and strengthening shareholder returns accordingly. Specifically, the Company will maintain a payout ratio of at least 35% through the fiscal year ending March 2028 and continue progressive dividends.」
The payout ratio target was raised from at least 30% to at least 35% through the fiscal year ending March 2028, and the continuation of progressive dividends was newly stated. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2024, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥12,236 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥17.0」
The interim dividend was resolved at ¥17.0 per share. It was up from ¥14.0 in the same period of the previous year, demonstrating a dividend record consistent with the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 30%. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay ¥31.0 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥14.0, based on the above policy.」
While maintaining the policy of a payout ratio of at least 30% and stable dividends, the annual dividend was increased from ¥23.5 in the previous fiscal year to ¥31.0. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥10,077 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥14.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 12 December 2023」
Payment of the ¥14.0 per-share interim dividend was confirmed at the same amount as the resolution disclosed for the previous quarter, and the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 30% continues. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥10,077 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥14.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 12 December 2023」
The interim dividend was resolved at ¥14.0 per share. It was up from ¥9.0 in the same period of the previous year, demonstrating a dividend record consistent with the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 30%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「28 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥10,437 million ¥14.5 31 March 2023 29 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥14.5 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2023, up from ¥9.0 per share in the previous year. This demonstrates a dividend record consistent with the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 30%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2022, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥6,478 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥9.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 7 December 2022」
The interim dividend was ¥9.0 per share, up from ¥8.0 in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates a dividend record consistent with the policy of a payout ratio of at least 30% and stable dividends. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「28 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥6,478 million ¥9.0 31 March 2022 29 June 2022 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥9.0 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2022, up from ¥8.0 in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates a dividend record consistent with the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 30%. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay ¥17.0 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥8.0, based on the above policy.」
While maintaining the policy of a payout ratio of at least 30% and stable dividends, the annual dividend was increased from ¥16 in the previous fiscal year to ¥17. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥5,756 million ¥8.0 31 March 2021 28 June 2021 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥8.0 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2021, reaffirming the Company's record of stable dividends. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the return of profits to shareholders, we will comprehensively consider business performance, the future operating environment and financial position, and for the time being aim for a payout ratio of at least 30% while working to maintain stable dividends on a sustained basis.」
The near-term target was raised from the previous payout ratio of at least 25% to at least 30%. The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2021 was ¥16 per share, and the maintenance of stable dividends was also stated. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2020, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥5,756 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥8.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 8 December 2020」
The interim dividend was ¥8.0 per share, the same as the previous fiscal year's interim dividend. The policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% continues. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2020, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥5,756 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥8.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 8 December 2020」
The interim dividend was ¥8.0 per share, unchanged from the same period of the previous year, and the policy of stable dividends continues. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares ¥5,756 million Dividend per share ¥8.0 Record date 31 March 2020 Effective date 26 June 2020 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥8.0 per share was paid for the fiscal year ended March 2020, and the policy of stable dividends continues. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay ¥16.0 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥8.0, based on the above policy.」
While maintaining the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25%, the annual dividend was increased from ¥15.5 in the previous fiscal year to ¥16.0. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a board of directors meeting held on 8 November 2019, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year.」
The interim dividend was ¥8.0 per share, the same amount as the resolution disclosed for FY2020-Q2. The Company reaffirmed a dividend policy consistent with stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥5,756 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥8.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 6 December 2019」
The interim dividend was resolved at ¥8.0 per share, up from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥7.5. No change to the policy of maintaining stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% was stated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay ¥15.5 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥7.5, based on the above policy.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥14.5 in the previous fiscal year to ¥15.5, comprising an interim dividend of ¥7.5 and a year-end dividend of ¥8.0. The policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% is being maintained. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2018, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥4,571 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.5 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 6 December 2018」
The resolution and payment of an interim dividend of ¥7.5 per share were confirmed, and the policy of maintaining stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% continues. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 8 November 2018, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥4,571 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.5 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 6 December 2018」
The interim dividend was resolved at ¥7.5 per share, up from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥7.0. No change to the policy of maintaining stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% was stated. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend for the current fiscal year, the Company decided to pay ¥14.5 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥7.0, based on the above policy.」
While maintaining the policy of stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25%, the annual dividend was ¥14.5, comprising an interim dividend of ¥7.0 and a year-end dividend of ¥7.5. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2017, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥4,266 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 7 December 2017」
An interim dividend of ¥7.0 per share was paid, and the policy of maintaining stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% continues. The amount is unchanged from the previous quarter's disclosure. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2017, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥4,266 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥7.0 (c) Effective date for payment claims and payment commencement date: 7 December 2017」
The interim dividend was resolved at ¥7.0 per share, up from ¥6.5 through the previous fiscal year and previous quarter. No change to the policy of maintaining stable dividends and a payout ratio of at least 25% was stated. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 3,956 6.5 31 March 2017 29 June 2017 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2017 was set at ¥6.5 per share, maintaining a stable dividend at the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2016, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥3,956 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥6.5 (c) Effective date of dividend claim and dividend payment commencement date: 7 December 2016」
An interim dividend of ¥6.5 per share was paid, confirming the continuation of stable dividends from the previous quarter. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 November 2016, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total interim dividend: ¥3,956 million (b) Dividend per share: ¥6.5 (c) Effective date of dividend claim and dividend payment commencement date: 7 December 2016」
An interim dividend of ¥6.5 per share was approved, continuing the stable dividend policy. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「28 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 3,956 6.5 31 March 2016 29 June 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥6.5 per share was paid on 29 June 2016 for common shares. This was an increase from ¥5.0 per share in the same period of the previous year, but no change to the dividend policy itself was mentioned. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We regard the return of profits to shareholders as one of our most important policies. Taking into comprehensive consideration business performance, the future operating environment and funding needs, including for medium- to long-term development, our medium- to long-term management plan, Value Frontier 2020, sets a policy of determining profit allocation with a target payout ratio of at least 25% while maintaining a stable dividend policy.」
The company targets a payout ratio of at least 25% while maintaining stable dividends.