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 will generally pursue progressive dividends, using a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% as a guideline. It will also acquire treasury shares flexibly and as needed, taking into account market conditions and its earnings outlook.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥21.00 → ¥21.00（0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥38.00 per share |
| Total dividends | Not disclosed → ¥23,403 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 28 May 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Payout ratio | Approximately 40% as a guideline under the shareholder return policy for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (unclear whether this represents the actual payout ratio for the current dividend) |
| Dividend policy | The company will generally pursue progressive dividends, using a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% as a guideline. It will also acquire treasury shares flexibly and as needed, taking into account market conditions and its earnings outlook. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
Items this document does not state (2)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company will generally pursue progressive dividends, using a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% as a guideline. It also plans to acquire treasury shares flexibly and as needed, taking into account market conditions and its earnings outlook. No specific reason was given for the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2026.