Balancing Stable Dividends, Retained Earnings and Future Investment
First written in FY2016. 15 of 34 entries say "Raised", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
50 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「In the current fiscal year, based on the policy described above and taking into account the Company's performance trends and future business development, the Company has already paid an interim dividend of ¥65 per share. The year-end dividend is ¥65 per share.」
The interim dividend was ¥65, the year-end dividend was ¥65 and the annual dividend was ¥130, raising the dividend level from ¥100 in the previous fiscal year. The policy of progressive dividends and a target payout ratio of approximately 30% has also been maintained. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2025, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥1,072 million (b) Dividend per share ¥65.00 (c) Effective date of dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 4 December 2025」
The interim dividend was raised to ¥65 per share from the previously disclosed ¥45. Under its policy of progressive dividends and a payout ratio of approximately 30%, the Company is raising the dividend level further. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「The Company aims to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency by adopting a progressive dividend policy that increases dividends in line with medium- to long-term profit growth, with a target payout ratio of approximately 30%.」
In addition to its previous stable dividend policy, the Company explicitly stated a policy of progressive dividends and a target payout ratio of approximately 30%. For the 86th fiscal year, the interim dividend was ¥45, the year-end dividend was ¥55 and the annual dividend was ¥100. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2024, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥741 million (b) Dividend per share ¥45.00 (c) Effective date of dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 4 December 2024」
The interim dividend was raised to ¥45 per share from the previously disclosed ¥35. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「In the current fiscal year, based on the policy described above, the Company has focused on maintaining stable dividends and has already paid an interim dividend of ¥35 per share. The year-end dividend is ¥35 per share.」
The interim dividend was ¥35, the year-end dividend was ¥35 and the annual dividend was ¥70, raising the dividend level from ¥60 in the previous fiscal year. The policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment has been maintained. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2023 Common stock 575 35.00 30 September 2023 4 December 2023 Retained earnings」
The interim dividend increased to ¥35 per share from the previously disclosed ¥28 per share. The dividend level is being raised under the stable dividend policy. - FY2024-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 9 May 2023, the Company resolved the following with respect to the year-end dividend. (a) Total dividends ¥525 million (b) Dividend per share ¥32.00 (c) Effective date of dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 26 June 2023」
The Company disclosed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥32 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2023 from 26 June 2023. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「In the current fiscal year, based on the policy described above, the Company has focused on maintaining stable dividends and has already paid an interim dividend of ¥28 per share. The year-end dividend is ¥32 per share.」
The interim dividend was ¥28, the year-end dividend was ¥32 and the annual dividend was ¥60, raising the dividend level from ¥52 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2022, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥460 million (b) Dividend per share ¥28.00」
The interim dividend increased to ¥28 per share from the previously disclosed ¥25 per share. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「In the current fiscal year, based on the policy described above, the Company has focused on maintaining stable dividends and has already paid an interim dividend of ¥25 per share. The year-end dividend is ¥27 per share. The use of retained funds is considered from a long-term perspective, including investment in new businesses and manufacturing facilities to maximize corporate value in the future.」
While maintaining its policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment, the Company paid dividends of ¥25 for the interim period and ¥27 for the year-end, for an annual total of ¥52. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2021, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥410 million (b) Dividend per share ¥25.00」
The interim dividend increased to ¥25 per share from the previously disclosed ¥20 per share. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The Company's profit allocation policy is to strengthen retained earnings to secure stable profits in the future and thereby secure shareholder value over the long term, while also enhancing returns to current shareholders based on a policy of stable dividends and allocating profits between the two in a well-balanced manner.」
The Company has continued its policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment, and disclosed dividends of ¥20 for the interim period, ¥25 for the year-end, and ¥45 for the full year. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2020, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥326 million (b) Dividend per share ¥20.00 (c) Effective date of dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 3 December 2020」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share was paid on 3 December, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2020, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥326 million (b) Dividend per share ¥20.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share and has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Company's profit allocation policy is to strengthen retained earnings to secure stable profits in the future and thereby secure shareholder value over the long term, while also enhancing returns to current shareholders based on a policy of stable dividends and allocating profits between the two in a well-balanced manner.」
The Company has continued its profit allocation policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment. For the 81st fiscal year, the interim dividend was ¥20 and the year-end dividend was ¥25. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting held on 31 October 2019 Common stock 326 20.00 30 September 2019 5 December 2019 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥20 per share was paid based on 30 September 2019 as the record date, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2019, the Company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the current fiscal year. (a) Total dividends ¥326 million (b) Dividend per share ¥20.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share and has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2020-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「21 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 490 30.00 31 March 2019 24 June 2019 Retained earnings (Note) The dividend per share includes a ¥10 70th anniversary commemorative dividend.」
The Company disclosed that it paid a year-end dividend of ¥30 per share, including a ¥10 70th anniversary commemorative dividend, on 24 June 2019. - FY2019Payment of a year-end dividend including a 70th anniversary commemorative dividendAnnual report
「In the current fiscal year, based on the policy described above, the Company has focused on maintaining stable dividends and has already paid an interim dividend of ¥20 per share. The year-end dividend is ¥30 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥20 and a 70th anniversary commemorative dividend of ¥10.」
While maintaining its policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment, the Company paid a year-end dividend including a ¥10 70th anniversary commemorative dividend. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the board of directors held on 31 October 2018, the company resolved the following matters concerning the interim dividend for the fiscal year.」
For the interim dividend for the current fiscal year, a dividend of ¥20 per share was paid, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「(a) Total dividends ¥326 million (b) Dividend per share ¥20.00 (c) Effective date of dividend payment claim and payment commencement date 6 December 2018」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share and has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「22 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common stock 326 20.00 31 March 2018 25 June 2018 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥20 per share was paid after the share consolidation, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「31 October 2017 Board of Directors Common stock 245 3.00 30 September 2017 6 December 2017 Retained earnings」
An interim dividend of ¥3 per share was paid based on 30 September 2017 as the record date, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2018-Q1Dividend per share increased from ¥3 to ¥4Annual report
「Common stock ¥327 million Dividend per share ¥4.00」
The dividend approved at the annual general meeting of shareholders for the fiscal year ending March 2017 increased from ¥3 per share in the previous year to ¥4. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The Company's profit allocation policy is to strengthen retained earnings to secure stable profits in the future and thereby secure shareholder value over the long term, while also enhancing returns to current shareholders based on a policy of stable dividends and allocating profits between the two in a well-balanced manner.」
The Company has continued its policy of balancing stable dividends with retained earnings and future investment. The annual dividend for the 78th fiscal year was ¥7. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Common stock ¥256 million Dividend per share ¥3.00」
An interim dividend of ¥3 per share was paid, and the stable dividend policy has been maintained. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common stock ¥256 million Dividend per share ¥3.00」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥3 per share based on 30 September 2016 as the record date. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common stock ¥280 million Dividend per share ¥3.00」
A dividend of ¥3 per share, unchanged from the previous year, was paid based on 31 March 2016 as the record date. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company believes that strengthening retained earnings to secure stable profits in the future will secure shareholder value over the long term. At the same time, based on a policy of stable dividends, it will enhance returns to current shareholders and allocate profits between the two in a well-balanced manner.」
The Company has presented a profit allocation policy that balances stable dividends, shareholder returns and retained earnings.