Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2027Each 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.
Dividend payout ratio of at least 40%; DOE of at least 3.5%; total payout ratio of at least 50% when the D/E ratio is 0.5 or lower; additional returns as appropriate, taking into account investment progress, cash position and share price; treasury shares held at the minimum necessary level; and progressive dividends.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥40.00 → ¥41.00（2.5%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥81.00 → ¥82.00（Approximately 1.2%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥40.00 / End of period ¥40.00 / Annual ¥80.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥16,603 million → ¥16,608 million |
| Record date | 30 September 2026 |
| Effective date | 1 December 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Ordinary dividend only. No commemorative or special dividend is disclosed. |
| Dividend policy | Dividend payout ratio of at least 40%; DOE of at least 3.5%; total payout ratio of at least 50% when the D/E ratio is 0.5 or lower; additional returns as appropriate, taking into account investment progress, cash position and share price; treasury shares held at the minimum necessary level; and progressive dividends. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.This reflects comprehensive consideration of the shareholder return policies set out in the medium-term management plan, including the dividend payout ratio, DOE, total payout ratio and progressive dividends.