Shareholder Returns Balancing Reinvestment with Stable Dividend Growth
First written in FY2016. 27 of 37 entries say "Raised", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-07-29.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the above policy, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥50 per share.」
The annual dividend on a post-stock-split basis increased from ¥43 in the previous fiscal year to ¥50, comprising an interim dividend of ¥23 and a year-end dividend of ¥27. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2025, the following dividend was resolved: (1) Amount per share ……………………………………¥23.0」
The interim dividend after the stock split was ¥23 per share, up from ¥21 in the previous fiscal year. Share repurchases of ¥171.649 billion were also recorded during the interim period. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 April 2025, we decided to conduct share repurchases to enhance shareholder returns. The total number of shares that may be repurchased is 140 million shares (maximum), and the total purchase price is ¥300 billion (maximum).」
Following the ¥200 billion maximum share repurchase amount in the previous fiscal year, a ¥300 billion maximum share repurchase program was established for fiscal 2025. The annual dividend was ¥43 per share on a post-stock-split basis. - FY2025-H1Updated share repurchase amountAnnual report
「Share repurchases △ 98,685 △ 123,678」
Share repurchases during the interim period amounted to ¥123.678 billion, up from ¥98.685 billion in the same period of the previous year. - FY2025-H1Updated interim dividend after the share splitAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2024, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥21.0」
Resolved to set the interim dividend after the July 2024 stock split at ¥21 per share. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥180 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥145 in the previous fiscal year to ¥180. The interim dividend was ¥80 and the year-end dividend was ¥100, and the company continued its policy of maintaining stable dividends while securing funds for investment. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2023, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥80.0」
The interim dividend was ¥80 per share, up from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥70. This increase was made under the shareholder return policy targeting stable dividend growth. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥145 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥125 in the previous fiscal year to ¥145. In addition, the company repurchased shares from May 2022 through March 2023, with a maximum amount of ¥200 billion, and purchased approximately ¥200 billion worth of shares. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 October 2022, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥70.0 Treasury stock purchases: △138,695」
The interim dividend was ¥70 per share, up from ¥60 in the same period of the previous year. In addition, a cash outflow of ¥138.695 billion from share repurchases was recorded for the cumulative second quarter. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥125 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥105 in the previous fiscal year to ¥125. The interim dividend was ¥60 and the year-end dividend was ¥65, and the company continued its policy of maintaining stable dividends while securing funds for investment. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2021, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥60.0」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥60 per share with a record date of 30 September 2021, up from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥55. - FY2022-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 May 2021, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥55.0」
The company resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥55 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2021, up from ¥50 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥105 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥95 in the previous fiscal year to ¥105, and the company continued its policy of pursuing stable dividend growth while securing funds for reinvestment. - FY2021-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 October 2020, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥50.0」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥50 per share with a record date of 30 September 2020, up from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥45. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥95 per share.」
The annual dividend increased from ¥90 on a post-share-consolidation basis in the previous fiscal year to ¥95. The interim dividend was ¥45 and the year-end dividend was ¥50. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2019, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥45.0」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥45 per share after the share consolidation, with a record date of 30 September 2019. It continued its policy of balancing reinvestment with stable dividend growth. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 10 May 2019, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥50.0」
The company resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥50 per share after the share consolidation for the fiscal year ended March 2019 and has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥58 per share.」
The annual dividend totaled ¥58, comprising the ¥8 interim dividend before the share consolidation and the ¥50 year-end dividend after the share consolidation. On a basis reflecting the impact of the share consolidation, the annual dividend was ¥90. The year-end dividend included a special dividend of ¥5 based on the degree of achievement of targets. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 October 2018, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥8.0」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥8.0 per share with a record date of 30 September 2018. This amount is stated before the share consolidation, and the company has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥15 per share.」
Under its policy of targeting stable dividend growth, the annual dividend increased from ¥13 in the previous fiscal year to ¥15. The interim dividend was ¥7 and the year-end dividend was ¥8. - FY2018-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 October 2017, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted. (1) Amount per share: ¥7.0」
The interim dividend with a record date of 30 September 2017 was ¥7.0 per share, up from ¥6.0 in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「Based on the policy described above, the annual dividend for the fiscal year was ¥13 per share.」
Under its policy of targeting stable dividend growth, the annual dividend increased from ¥12 in the previous fiscal year to ¥13. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 13 May 2016, the following resolution concerning dividends was adopted.」
The company resolved to pay a dividend of ¥6.0 per share with a record date of 31 March 2016 and has continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With respect to dividends to shareholders, the company considers its financial position, earnings level, dividend payout ratio and other factors comprehensively, based on its medium- to long-term business plan and with a focus on securing internal funds for reinvestment and achieving stable dividend growth.」
The annual dividend for the current fiscal year is ¥12 per share. The company positions share repurchases as a means of supplementing dividends and enabling flexible capital policies.