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 prioritizes long-term, stable shareholder returns, and will maintain a dividend payout ratio of at least 35% while paying stable dividends.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥45.50 → ¥52.50（Approximately 15.4%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | Not disclosed → ¥97.50 |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥37.00 / End of period ¥47.50 / Annual ¥84.50 |
| Total dividends | ¥22,360 million → ¥23,905 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 19 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Breakdown of Regular, Commemorative and Special Dividends | Ordinary dividend only (no commemorative or special dividend component) |
| Payout ratio | At least 35% (consolidated/ non-consolidated: Not disclosed) |
| Dividend policy | The Company prioritizes long-term, stable shareholder returns, and will maintain a dividend payout ratio of at least 35% while paying stable dividends. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Scheduled to be submitted to the General Meeting of Shareholders |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending March 2026 |
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The year-end dividend was increased based on the results for the fiscal year, in line with the policy of prioritizing long-term, stable shareholder returns and maintaining a dividend payout ratio of at least 35% and stable dividends.