Maintaining Stable Dividends
First written in FY2016. 15 of 36 entries say "Raised", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the allocation of profits, while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's financial and operating foundation, and with a view to continuing stable dividends, our basic policy is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of more than 40%. We will seek to return profits to shareholders more actively, targeting a consolidated total payout ratio (*) of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition and the share price level. Regarding the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company decided to pay a dividend of ¥66 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥18, under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 40.2%.」
The company maintained its policies of a dividend payout ratio of more than 40% and a total payout ratio of no more than 50%; the annual dividend was ¥66 per share, and the consolidated dividend payout ratio was 40.2%. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「26 September 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 260,318 34.00 30 June 2025 29 September 2025 Retained earnings 16 February 2026 Board of Directors Common shares 137,945 18.00 31 December 2025 4 March 2026 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend was ¥34 per share and the interim dividend was ¥18 per share, up from ¥30 and ¥16, respectively, in the previous period. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the allocation of profits, while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's financial and operating foundation, and with a view to continuing stable dividends, our basic policy is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of more than 40%. We will seek to return profits to shareholders more actively, targeting a consolidated total payout ratio (*) of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition and the share price level. Regarding the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company decided to pay a dividend of ¥50 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥16, under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 44.5%.」
The basic dividend payout ratio policy was raised from more than 30% to more than 40%. The annual dividend was ¥50 per share, and the consolidated dividend payout ratio was 44.5%. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「26 September 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 226,428 30.00 30 June 2024 27 September 2024 Retained earnings 21 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 122,080 16.00 31 December 2024 4 March 2025 Retained earnings」
During the current interim consolidated accounting period, the company paid a year-end dividend of ¥30 per share and also resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥16 per share. The dividend level increased from ¥25 and ¥12, respectively, in the previous period. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company decided to pay a dividend of ¥42 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥12, under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 41.0%.」
While maintaining its policies of stable dividends, a dividend payout ratio of more than 30% and a total payout ratio of no more than 50%, the dividend per share increased from ¥25 in the previous period to ¥42, and the consolidated dividend payout ratio was 41.0%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「27 September 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 185,625 25.00 30 June 2023 28 September 2023 Retained earnings 14 November 2023 Extraordinary Board of Directors Meeting Common shares 88,464 12.00 31 December 2023 4 March 2024 Retained earnings」
During the cumulative third quarter, the company paid an interim dividend of ¥12 per share in addition to the dividend of ¥25 per share. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「27 September 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 185,625 25.00 30 June 2023 28 September 2023 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥25 per share, maintaining the dividend level after the stock split. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 20 June 2023, the company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury shares and newly acquired 65,000 treasury shares during the period from 21 June 2023 to 27 September 2023.」
Under its treasury share acquisition policy, the company newly acquired 65,000 shares between 21 June and 27 September 2023. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the allocation of profits, while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's financial and operating foundation, and with a view to continuing stable dividends, our basic policy is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of more than 30%. We will seek to return profits to shareholders more actively, targeting a consolidated total payout ratio (*) of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition and the share price level.」
The basic dividend payout ratio policy was raised from the previous 25% to more than 30%. The full-year dividend was ¥25 per share after the stock split, the consolidated dividend payout ratio was 33.3%, and the policy of maintaining a total payout ratio of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, continued. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「27 September 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 175,513 48.00 30 June 2022 28 September 2022 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥48 per share, including a special dividend of ¥10, and stated the dividend level increased from the previous period. - FY2023-Q1RaisedAnnual report
「Common shares 175,513 48.00 30 June 2022 28 September 2022 Retained earnings」
The dividend per share was ¥48 on a pre-stock-split basis, including a special dividend of ¥10, up from ¥38 in the previous period, including a special dividend of ¥8. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「28 September 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 130,132 38.00 30 June 2021 29 September 2021 Retained earnings」
The company continued to state a dividend payment of ¥38 per share, including a special dividend of ¥8. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「28 September 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 130,132 38.00 30 June 2021 29 September 2021 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥38 per share, including a special dividend of ¥8, and stated the dividend level determined for FY2021. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company decided to pay a dividend of ¥38 per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥30 and a special dividend of ¥8, under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 35.1%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy and its policies of a 25% dividend payout ratio and a total payout ratio of no more than 50%, the dividend per share was ¥38, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥30 and a special dividend of ¥8. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「25 September 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 102,473 30.00 30 June 2020 28 September 2020 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥30 per share, continuing the dividend level after the stock split. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the allocation of profits, while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's financial and operating foundation, and with a view to continuing stable dividends, our basic policy is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 25%. We will seek to return profits to shareholders more actively, targeting a consolidated total payout ratio of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition and the share price level.」
The company continued its policies of stable dividends, a 25% dividend payout ratio and a total payout ratio of no more than 50%, and acquired 66,700 treasury shares during the fiscal year. The dividend was ¥30 per share after the stock split, and the consolidated dividend payout ratio was 35.1%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 1 October 2019, the company acquired 60,700 treasury shares. Treasury shares increased by ¥71.896 million during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year, and stood at ¥150.865 million at the end of the cumulative third quarter.」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition resolved in the previous period, the company stated that it had acquired a cumulative total of 60,700 shares. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 1 October 2019, the company acquired 41,700 treasury shares. Treasury shares increased by ¥50.622 million during the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year, and stood at ¥129.591 million at the end of the cumulative second quarter.」
Regarding the treasury share acquisition resolved in the previous quarter, the company stated that it acquired 41,700 shares. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 October 2019, the company resolved matters relating to the acquisition of treasury shares pursuant to Article 156 of the Companies Act, as applied by replacing certain terms pursuant to Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the Act.」
The Board of Directors resolved to acquire treasury shares to enhance shareholder value and strengthen shareholder returns. The acquisition was capped at 60,000 shares and a total acquisition price of ¥78 million, with the acquisition period set from 2 October 2019 to 13 February 2020. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the allocation of profits, while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening the company's financial and operating foundation, and with a view to continuing stable dividends, our basic policy is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 25%. We will seek to return profits to shareholders more actively, targeting a consolidated total payout ratio of no more than 50%, including share repurchases, while comprehensively considering business performance, financial condition and the share price level. Regarding the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company decided to pay a dividend of ¥60 per share under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the company specified a dividend payout ratio of 25% and a total payout ratio, including share repurchases, of no more than 50%; the dividend per share also increased from ¥50 to ¥60. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 26 September 2018 Common shares 87,542 50.00 30 June 2018 27 September 2018 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, maintaining the dividend level increased in the previous period. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, 26 September 2018 Common shares 87,542 50.00 30 June 2018 27 September 2018 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, maintaining the dividend level increased in the previous period. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 87,542 50.00 30 June 2018 27 September 2018 Retained earnings」
The company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share, maintaining the dividend level increased in the previous period. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「With regard to the dividend from surplus for the fiscal year, the company paid a dividend of ¥50 per share under its basic policy of continuing to pay stable dividends as described above. As a result, the consolidated dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year was 24.7%.」
While maintaining its stable dividend policy, the dividend per share increased from ¥22 in the previous period to ¥50. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 37,592 22.00 30 June 2017 27 September 2017 Retained earnings」
A dividend payment of ¥22.00 per share is stated, at the same level as the actual dividend for the current period stated in the previous quarterly report. - FY2018-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「Common shares 37,592 22.00 30 June 2017 27 September 2017 Retained earnings」
The dividend per share for the current period was ¥22.00, down from the ¥38.00 stated for the previous period. Although the company maintains a stable dividend policy, the actual dividend decreased. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 64,932 38.00 30 June 2016 28 September 2016 Retained earnings」
The continued payment of a ¥38.00 per-share dividend is consistent with the stable dividend policy. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 64,932 38.00 30 June 2016 28 September 2016 Retained earnings」
The cumulative second-quarter consolidated period also records a dividend payment of ¥38.00 per share. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Common shares 64,932 38.00 30 June 2016 28 September 2016 Retained earnings」
A dividend of ¥38.00 per common share was paid pursuant to a resolution of the annual general meeting of shareholders. This represents a continuation of the stable dividend policy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Our basic policy on profit allocation is to maintain stable dividends while securing the retained earnings necessary for future business development and strengthening our financial position.」
The Company has stated a basic policy of maintaining stable dividends while securing retained earnings.