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 company regards returning profits to shareholders as one of its most important management priorities and has adopted the continuous payment of dividends as its basic policy. It uses a payout ratio of 30% to 50% as a guideline, makes decisions with reference to the payout ratios for the past 5 years, and aims to continue increasing dividends.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥25 → ¥29（+16.0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥54 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥25 / End of period ¥25 / Annual ¥50 |
| Total dividends | ¥172 million → ¥200 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 22 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Payout ratio | Guideline of 30% to 50% (actual payout ratio for this dividend: Not disclosed) |
| Dividend policy | The company regards returning profits to shareholders as one of its most important management priorities and has adopted the continuous payment of dividends as its basic policy. It uses a payout ratio of 30% to 50% as a guideline, makes decisions with reference to the payout ratios for the past 5 years, and aims to continue increasing dividends. |
| 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.Business performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has remained strong, resulting in record-high net sales and profits. The company also explained that its basic policy is to pay dividends continuously, using a payout ratio of 30% to 50% as a guideline.