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.
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.
The basic policy is to pay stable, consistent and progressive dividends while taking earnings and financial conditions into account, with a target consolidated payout ratio of 50%. The company also expects a total payout ratio of 70% or higher and will pay dividends twice a year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥50.00 → ¥50.00（0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥80.00 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥25.00 / End of period ¥25.00 / Annual ¥50.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥672 million → ¥1,345 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 22 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Ordinary dividend only. There is no commemorative or special dividend component. |
| Payout ratio | Targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 50% |
| Dividend policy | The basic policy is to pay stable, consistent and progressive dividends while taking earnings and financial conditions into account, with a target consolidated payout ratio of 50%. The company also expects a total payout ratio of 70% or higher and will pay dividends twice a year. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The decision was based on a comprehensive assessment of the operating environment and earnings outlook, in line with the basic policy of prioritizing the return of profits to shareholders and providing stable, consistent and progressive dividends while taking earnings and financial conditions into account. The company also stated its policy of targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 50% and expects a total payout ratio of 70% or higher.