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.
Based on the strengthened cycle of growth, earnings and shareholder returns set out in the Medium-Term Management Plan 24-26, the company will focus on growth investment, improving profitability, and returns to employees, shareholders and other stakeholders.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥50.00 → ¥52.00（4.0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥62.00 → ¥64.00（Approximately 3.2%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥6.00 / End of period ¥36.00 / Annual ¥42.00 |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Regular dividend only (no commemorative or special dividend stated) |
| Dividend policy | Based on the strengthened cycle of growth, earnings and shareholder returns set out in the Medium-Term Management Plan 24-26, the company will focus on growth investment, improving profitability, and returns to employees, shareholders and other stakeholders. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Scheduled to be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company reviewed its current outlook for full-year results and determined that it could increase the year-end dividend even after taking future growth investments into consideration.