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.
In addition to managing net assets in response to changes in business risks, the company also considers alignment with performance (ROE) over a period of approximately 3 years. It sets a 3% dividend-on-equity ratio and a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30% as medium-term targets, and determines dividend allocations after also taking into account the outlook for cash flow and other factors.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥38.00 → ¥42.00 |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥76.00 → ¥80.00 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥30.00 / End of period ¥30.00 / Annual ¥60.00 |
| Payout ratio | Consolidated Approximately 30% (medium-term target) / Current Actual Results Not disclosed |
| Dividend policy | In addition to managing net assets in response to changes in business risks, the company also considers alignment with performance (ROE) over a period of approximately 3 years. It sets a 3% dividend-on-equity ratio and a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30% as medium-term targets, and determines dividend allocations after also taking into account the outlook for cash flow and other factors. |
| 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 places importance on returning profits to shareholders and allocates dividends with a medium-term target of a 3% dividend-on-equity ratio and a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30%, taking into account the outlook for earnings and cash flow. During the current fiscal year, the Environmental Business and Digital Society Business have remained firm and are progressing steadily against the full-year earnings forecast, while current business conditions have also remained solid. Accordingly, the year-end dividend has been increased.