Stable, enhanced dividends and performance-linked increases and special dividends
First written in FY2016. 18 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
45 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- 2026-07-30RaisedFinancial results briefing materials
「For the fiscal year ending March 2027, an annual dividend of ¥124 is planned, an increase of ¥8 from the previous fiscal year (¥62 interim and ¥62 year-end).」
The annual dividend forecast was raised from ¥116 to ¥124, while the shareholder-return policy targeting a dividend payout ratio of around 50% was maintained. - FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Our basic dividend policy is to pay dividends from retained earnings twice a year, consisting of an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of approximately 50% as a guideline.」
The company has stated a policy of targeting a 50% dividend payout ratio and plans to pay an annual dividend of ¥116, with a consolidated total payout ratio of 118.9%. The annual dividend also increased from ¥78 in the previous period. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 25 June 2025 Common shares 3,362 50.00 31 March 2025 26 June 2025 Retained earnings」
The year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2025 was ¥50 per share, an increase from ¥27 in the previous period. The interim dividend was also ¥50 per share, representing a substantial increase in the dividend level. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2024, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (1) Total dividend amount: ¥1,913 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥28.00」
An interim dividend of ¥28 per share was approved, an increase from the previous period's interim dividend of ¥27. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this policy, after comprehensively considering business performance, the operating environment and other factors, the company set the interim dividend for the fiscal year at ¥27 per share and the year-end dividend at ¥27 per share, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥54 per share and a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 39.3%. During the fiscal year, the company also acquired treasury shares for a total of ¥3.59 billion. As a result, the consolidated total payout ratio was 76.8%.」
The annual dividend was ¥54, an increase from ¥52 in the previous period. In addition to a 39.3% dividend payout ratio, the company acquired ¥3.59 billion of treasury shares, resulting in a total payout ratio of 76.8%. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (1) Total dividend amount: ¥1,863 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥27.00」
The approval and payment of the ¥27 per share interim dividend are reiterated, and the company continues its policy of stable dividends and dividend increases based on business performance and financial condition. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2023, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period. (1) Total dividend amount: ¥1,863 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥27.00」
An interim dividend of ¥27 per share was approved, an increase from the previous period's interim dividend of ¥26. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「With respect to shareholder returns, our basic policy is to maintain stable and substantial dividends over the long term and increase dividends in line with business performance, financial condition and other factors. We will also consider the acquisition of treasury shares as appropriate to enhance corporate value, thereby improving capital efficiency and further strengthening shareholder returns.」
The company has stated that it will continue its policy of stable dividends and dividend increases based on business performance and financial condition, and will consider treasury share acquisitions as appropriate to improve capital efficiency and enhance shareholder returns. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 1 November 2022, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,844 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥26.00」
The company disclosed the resolution and payment of an interim dividend of ¥26 per share and continued its policy of stable long-term dividends and dividend increases based on business performance and financial condition. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 1 November 2022, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,844 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥26.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥26 per share, an increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥20. This was a specific result under the policy of increasing dividends based on business performance and financial condition. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 2,340 32.00 31 March 2022 30 June 2022 Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥32 per share, totaling ¥2,340 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2022. It continued its policy of stable and substantial dividends. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this policy and after comprehensively considering business performance, the operating environment and other factors, the company set the interim dividend at ¥20 per share (regular dividend: ¥20), the year-end dividend at ¥32 per share (regular dividend: ¥26; 110th anniversary commemorative dividend: ¥6), and the annual dividend at ¥52 per share.」
The company paid interim, year-end and annual dividends of ¥20, ¥32 and ¥52, respectively. The annual dividend increased from ¥34 in the previous fiscal year and included a ¥6 110th anniversary commemorative dividend. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company’s basic shareholder return policy is to maintain stable and substantial dividends over the long term and to increase dividends in line with business performance and financial condition.」
The company has continued its basic policy of stable and substantial dividends and dividend increases based on business performance and financial condition. It also reported payment of an interim dividend of ¥20 per share for the fiscal year. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 4 November 2021, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,462 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥20.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share, an increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥17. This was a specific dividend increase under the policy of stable dividends and increases based on business performance and financial condition. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「29 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,243 17.00 31 March 2021 30 June 2021 Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥17 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2021 and continued its policy of stable and substantial dividends. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 4 November 2020, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,243 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥17.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥17 per share, continuing a stable dividend at the same level as the previous fiscal year's interim dividend. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,243 17.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥17 per share, totaling ¥1,243 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2020. This was the same ¥17 level as the previous year's interim dividend, maintaining the stable dividend policy. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 5 November 2019, the following resolution was passed regarding the interim dividend for the current period.」
The company disclosed the resolution and payment of an interim dividend of ¥17 per share and continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 5 November 2019, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,243 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥17.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥17 per share, an increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥16. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「27 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,170 16.00 31 March 2019 28 June 2019 Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥16 per share, totaling ¥1,170 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2019. The dividend was at the same level as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on this policy, the company decided to pay dividends twice a year, an interim dividend and a year-end dividend, after comprehensively considering business performance, the operating environment and other factors.」
The company continued its stable dividend policy, paying an interim dividend of ¥16, a year-end dividend of ¥16 and an annual dividend of ¥32. This was an increase from the previous year's annual dividend of ¥31. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「(2) Dividend per share: ¥16.00」
The company disclosed payment of an interim dividend of ¥16 per share, with 30 September 2018 as the record date, and continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 1 November 2018, the company resolved the following with respect to the interim dividend for the fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥1,170 million (2) Dividend per share: ¥16.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥16 per share, maintaining the increased level from the previous year's interim dividend of ¥15. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「28 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 1,170 16.00 31 March 2018 29 June 2018 Retained earnings」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥16 per share, totaling ¥1,170 million, for the fiscal year ended March 2018. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「With the aim of improving profitability by strengthening its management base, the company considers its basic shareholder distribution policy to be to maintain stable and substantial dividends over the long term and to increase dividends in line with business performance and financial condition.」
The company has maintained stable dividends and dividend increases based on business performance and financial condition, while the reference to “special dividends” included through the previous period has been removed from its basic policy. The interim dividend was ¥15 per share and the year-end dividend was ¥16, for an annual dividend of ¥31. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 1 November 2017 Common shares Dividend per share: ¥15.00」
The company disclosed payment of an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, with 30 September 2017 as the record date, and continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 1 November 2017 Common shares Dividend per share: ¥15.00」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥15 per share, with 30 September 2017 as the record date, and continued its stable dividend policy. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「With the aim of improving profitability by strengthening its management base, the company considers its basic shareholder distribution policy to be to maintain stable and substantial dividends over the long term and to increase dividends or pay special dividends in line with business performance and financial condition.」
The company continued its stable dividend policy, paying an interim dividend of ¥7.50 and a year-end dividend of ¥15 for the fiscal year. On a post-share consolidation basis, both the interim and year-end dividends were ¥15 per share. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 1 November 2016 Common shares Dividend per share: ¥7.50」
The company disclosed payment of an interim dividend of ¥7.50 per share and continued its stable dividend policy based on business performance and financial condition. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Board of Directors meeting, 1 November 2016 Common shares Dividend per share: ¥7.50」
The interim dividend was increased from ¥7 per share in the same period of the previous year to ¥7.50. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With the aim of improving profitability by strengthening its management base, the company considers its basic shareholder distribution policy to be to maintain stable and substantial dividends over the long term and to increase dividends or pay special dividends in line with business performance and financial condition.」
The company has adopted a shareholder distribution policy centered on stable long-term dividends, with dividend increases and special dividends determined according to business performance and financial condition.