Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending March 2027Each 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.
With progressive dividends as the basic policy, the Company will provide additional shareholder returns over six years from fiscal 2026, spanning fiscal 2026–2028 and fiscal 2029–2031, taking its 50th anniversary as an opportunity, and seek to bring financial leverage to an appropriate level.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | Not disclosed → ¥256.00 |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥256.00 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥90.00 / End of period ¥95.00 / Annual ¥185.00 |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Interim, fiscal year ending March 2027 Regular dividend: ¥93.00; special dividend: ¥35.00; total: ¥128.00 / Year-end, fiscal year ending March 2027 Regular dividend: ¥93.00; special dividend: ¥35.00; total: ¥128.00 / Full-year, fiscal year ending March 2027 Regular dividend: ¥186.00; special dividend: ¥70.00; total: ¥256.00 |
| Dividend policy | With progressive dividends as the basic policy, the Company will provide additional shareholder returns over six years from fiscal 2026, spanning fiscal 2026–2028 and fiscal 2029–2031, taking its 50th anniversary as an opportunity, and seek to bring financial leverage to an appropriate level. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2027 |
Items this document does not state (5)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Previously, a payout ratio of 50% was targeted for the fiscal year ending March 2030. However, by paying a special dividend in the fiscal year ending March 2027, the Company expects to achieve that level ahead of schedule. The Company also cited its increased focus on improving capital efficiency while continuing to invest for growth.