Stable and consistent dividends
First written in FY2016. 17 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the Company plans to set the year-end dividend for the fiscal year at ¥15.50 per share and, together with the interim dividend, pay a total of ¥29.50 per share, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for 26 June 2026.」
The Company indicated plans to increase the annual dividend to ¥29.50 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ¥14 and a planned year-end dividend of ¥15.50, from ¥19 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「10 November 2025 meeting of the Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 986 14.00 30 September 2025 8 December 2025」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥14 per share for the 77th fiscal period. This was an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥9.50 per share. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「In the three-year Medium-Term Management Plan 2026, which began in April 2024, the Company set a target of total payout ratio of at least 50% as its new shareholder return policy. In May 2025, it also set a DOE (dividend on equity) of 2.5% as a guideline for the minimum dividend. Accordingly, while maintaining a sound financial position, the Company will continue to pay stable dividends and will also consider flexible share repurchases.」
The annual dividend of ¥19 per share was unchanged from the previous fiscal year, but the Company established a new shareholder return policy setting a total payout ratio of at least 50% and DOE of 2.5% as guidelines for the minimum dividend. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 November 2023, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 75th fiscal period. Total interim dividend ¥689 million Interim dividend per share ¥9.50」
The interim dividend for the 75th fiscal period was ¥9.50 per share, an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥9 per share. The dividend level is rising under the stable and consistent dividend policy. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 725 10.00 31 March 2023 28 June 2023」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥10 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥10 per share, bringing the total dividend including the interim dividend to ¥19 per share.」
The annual dividend was ¥19 per share, an increase from ¥13 per share in the previous fiscal year. In addition to its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company has stated its intention to further enhance shareholder returns. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 74th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥653 million; interim dividend per share: ¥9.00.」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥9 per share, totaling ¥653 million, for the 74th fiscal period, confirming the level stated in the previous quarterly report under its stable and consistent dividend policy. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 14 November 2022, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 74th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥653 million; interim dividend per share: ¥9.00.」
The interim dividend for the 74th fiscal period was ¥9 per share, an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥6 per share. The dividend level is rising under the stable and consistent dividend policy. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥7 per share, bringing the total dividend including the interim dividend to ¥13 per share.」
The annual dividend was ¥13 per share, an increase from ¥8 per share in the previous fiscal year. The stable and consistent dividend policy is being maintained. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「12 November 2021 meeting of the Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 435 6.00 30 September 2021 9 December 2021」
The Company is paying an interim dividend of ¥6 per share, totaling ¥435 million, for the 73rd fiscal period, confirming the dividend level resolved in the previous quarterly report. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2021, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 73rd fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥435 million; interim dividend per share: ¥6.00.」
The interim dividend for the 73rd fiscal period was ¥6 per share, an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥4 per share. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 290 4.00 31 March 2021 28 June 2021」
The Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥4 per share, totaling ¥290 million, for the 72nd fiscal period, confirming the year-end level implied by the annual dividend of ¥8 per share indicated for the previous fiscal year. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥4 per share, bringing the total dividend including the interim dividend to ¥8 per share.」
The Company is maintaining its stable and consistent dividend policy, but the annual dividend decreased from ¥12.50 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥8 per share. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2020, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 72nd fiscal period. Total interim dividend ¥290 million Interim dividend per share ¥4.00」
The interim dividend for the 72nd fiscal period was ¥4 per share, in line with the level stated in the previous quarterly report. No change to the stable dividend policy itself was disclosed. - FY2021-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2020, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 72nd fiscal period. Total interim dividend ¥290 million Interim dividend per share ¥4.00」
The interim dividend for the 72nd fiscal period was ¥4 per share, down from ¥7.50 per share in the previous interim period. No withdrawal of the stable dividend policy itself was disclosed. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「24 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 360 5.00 31 March 2020 25 June 2020」
As in the previous fiscal year, the Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥5 per share, totaling ¥360 million. This is consistent with the annual dividend of ¥12.50 per share indicated for FY2020. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥5 per share, bringing the total dividend including the interim dividend to ¥12.50 per share.」
The Company is maintaining its stable and consistent dividend policy, but the annual dividend decreased from ¥15 per share in the previous fiscal year to ¥12.50 per share. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 November 2019, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 71st fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥540 million; interim dividend per share: ¥7.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥7.50 per share for the 71st fiscal period, maintaining the same level as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 11 November 2019, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 71st fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥540 million; interim dividend per share: ¥7.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥7.50 per share for the 71st fiscal period. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 540 7.50 31 March 2019 28 June 2019」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥7.50 per share, totaling ¥540 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this basic policy, the year-end dividend for the fiscal year is ¥7.50 per share, bringing the total dividend including the interim dividend to ¥15 per share.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the annual dividend was ¥15 per share, an increase from ¥13 per share in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2018, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 70th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥540 million; interim dividend per share: ¥7.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying an interim dividend of ¥7.50 per share for the 70th fiscal period. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2018, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 70th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥540 million; interim dividend per share: ¥7.50.」
The Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥7.50 per share for the 70th fiscal period. This was an increase from the previous interim dividend of ¥6.50 per share. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「28 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 467 6.50 31 March 2018 29 June 2018」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥6.50 per share, totaling ¥467 million. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2017, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 69th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥467 million; interim dividend per share: ¥6.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying an interim dividend of ¥6.50 per share for the 69th fiscal period. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2017, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 69th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥467 million; interim dividend per share: ¥6.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥6.50 per share for the 69th fiscal period. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 467 6.50 31 March 2017 30 June 2017」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying a year-end dividend of ¥6.50 per share, totaling ¥467 million. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of our important management priorities and have adopted a basic policy of continuing stable dividends after comprehensively considering earnings performance and other factors.」
The Company is maintaining its stable and consistent dividend policy and is paying total interim and year-end dividends of ¥13 per share for the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 68th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥468 million; interim dividend per share: ¥6.50.」
Under its stable and consistent dividend policy, the Company is paying an interim dividend of ¥6.50 per share. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 7 November 2016, the Company resolved to pay an interim dividend for the 68th fiscal period. Total interim dividend: ¥468 million; interim dividend per share: ¥6.50.」
The Company resolved to maintain the interim dividend at ¥6.50 per share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of our important management priorities and have adopted a basic policy of continuing stable dividends after comprehensively considering earnings performance and other factors.」
The basic policy is to pay dividends twice a year; a dividend of ¥13 per share was paid for the fiscal year. Retained earnings will be invested in earnings capacity and the management platform, the production system, and new product development.