25% Total Payout Ratio, Stable Dividends and Share Buybacks
First written in FY2016. 15 of 33 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-10-03.
42 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-03Advancedtopics.smt.docomo.ne.jp
「Announced an increase in the share repurchase limit and an extension of the repurchase period.」
An increase in the share repurchase limit and an extension of the repurchase period were announced. - FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「By setting total payout ratio at 50% or more on a cumulative basis for the six years from fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2030, our basic policy is to pay a stable annual dividend with a floor of ¥100 per share and to pursue flexible share repurchases through the end of fiscal 2030, taking into account cash flow conditions, share price trends and other factors.」
The policy was revised from a total payout ratio of 50% for each fiscal year to at least 50% on a cumulative basis over the six fiscal years from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2030. While maintaining the annual dividend floor of ¥100, the company explicitly stated that it would flexibly repurchase treasury shares through the end of fiscal 2030. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 30 October 2025, the following resolutions were passed regarding the interim dividend for the 188th fiscal year. (1) Total dividend amount ¥11,946 million (2) Dividend per share ¥50 (3) Effective date of entitlement to payment and payment commencement date 1 December 2025」
In line with the policy of setting the annual dividend floor at ¥100 from fiscal 2025, a ¥50 interim dividend was approved. This represents a specific increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥30. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「Specifically, from fiscal 2025, our basic policy will be to pay a stable annual dividend of at least ¥100 per share and to flexibly repurchase treasury shares based on cash flow conditions, targeting a total payout ratio (Note 3) of 50%.」
The policy was raised from a total payout ratio of 30% and an annual dividend of ¥60 to a policy from fiscal 2025 onward of setting the annual dividend floor at ¥100 and targeting a total payout ratio of 50%. The annual dividend for fiscal 2025 is expected to be ¥100. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「14 June 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 7,261 Retained earnings 30 31 March 2024 17 June 2024 31 October 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 7,210 Retained earnings 30 30 September 2024 2 December 2024」
Both the year-end and interim dividends were ¥30 per share, raising the annual dividend from the previous ¥50 to ¥60. The company also resolved to cancel 1,272,629 shares under its policy of limiting treasury shares to 5% of outstanding shares. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2023, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 186th fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,051 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2023.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy and continues stable dividends. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「16 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 6,062 Retained earnings 25 31 March 2023 19 June 2023」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥6.062 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2023. It continues stable dividends in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 October 2022, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 185th fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,062 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2022.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. No change is stated to the existing shareholder return policy, including stable dividends and a 30% total payout ratio. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「15 June 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 6,062 Retained earnings 25 31 March 2022 16 June 2022」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥6.062 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2022. It continues stable dividends in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Although COVID-19 continued to have a significant impact during the fiscal year, many businesses showed some recovery compared with the previous fiscal year, which was more severely affected. Accordingly, the company will maintain stable dividends as it did in the previous fiscal year and pay an annual dividend of ¥50 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥25. It also plans to pay an annual dividend of ¥50 per share in the next fiscal year, comprising an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥25.」
The company stated a policy of maintaining the ¥50 annual dividend in both the current and next fiscal years and continued its existing shareholder return policy, including a 30% total payout ratio and a 5% cap on treasury shares held. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 October 2021, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 184th fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,062 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2021.」
The company paid an interim dividend of ¥25 per share in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy and continues its existing shareholder return policy, including stable dividends. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 October 2021, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 184th fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,062 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2021.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. No material change is stated to the existing shareholder return policy, including stable dividends and share repurchases. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「16 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 6,063 Retained earnings 25 31 March 2021 17 June 2021」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share for the fiscal year ended March 2021. It continues the dividend level in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Although the company will record a net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on many businesses, it will maintain stable dividends and pay an annual dividend of ¥50 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥25.」
The company maintained an annual dividend of ¥50 even in the fiscal year in which it recorded a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥36.702 billion, and plans to pay ¥50 annually in the next fiscal year as well. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 6 November 2020, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 183rd fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,094 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2020.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share in line with its ¥50 annual dividend policy. It continues the previous dividend level and shareholder return policy. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「17 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 6,094 Retained earnings 25 31 March 2020 18 June 2020」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥25 per share, totaling ¥6.094 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2020. This gives concrete effect to the year-end portion of its ¥50 annual dividend policy. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2019, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 182nd fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥6,094 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥25; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 2 December 2019.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥25 per share for the 182nd fiscal year in line with its policy of raising the annual dividend to ¥50. This gives concrete effect to the increase from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥20. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「13 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 4,925 Retained earnings 20 31 March 2019 14 June 2019」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥4.925 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2019. This was in line with its previous ¥40 annual dividend policy, and no new change to the shareholder return policy itself is stated. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「In light of the stable performance in recent periods and steady progress under the medium-term management plan, the company plans to raise the annual dividend per share from ¥40 to ¥50, comprising an interim dividend of ¥25 and a year-end dividend of ¥25, beginning with the next profit allocation. It will also cap treasury shares held at 5% of total issued shares and cancel any excess.」
While maintaining its basic policy of a 30% total payout ratio and an annual dividend of ¥40, the company announced plans to raise the annual dividend to ¥50 beginning with the next fiscal year. It also added a policy of capping treasury shares held at 5% of total issued shares and canceling any excess. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2018, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 181st fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥4,925 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥20; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 3 December 2018.」
The company paid an interim dividend of ¥20 per share in line with its ¥40 annual dividend policy. No change is stated to the existing policy of raising the total payout ratio to 30% or to the shareholder return policy, including share repurchases. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 1 November 2018, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 181st fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥4,925 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥20; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 3 December 2018.」
The company resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share in line with its ¥40 annual dividend policy. In addition, it repurchased ¥10.171 billion of its own shares during the six-month period, continuing its shareholder return measures. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「13 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 4,970 Retained earnings 20 31 March 2018 14 June 2018」
The company paid a year-end dividend of ¥20 per share, giving concrete effect to the year-end portion of the higher annual dividend policy, up from ¥17.5 in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥510 million, comprising outflows of ¥3.188 billion from a net decrease in borrowings, proceeds of ¥20 billion from a net increase in commercial paper, outflows of ¥10.651 billion for share repurchases and ¥4.389 billion for dividends, among other items, down 89.0% year on year. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 2 November 2017, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 180th fiscal year.」
During the six-month period, the company repurchased ¥10.651 billion of its own shares and paid ¥4.389 billion in dividends. It also resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥20 per share, totaling ¥4.970 billion, for the 180th fiscal year, giving concrete effect to the higher annual dividend policy introduced from the previous fiscal year. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「Going forward, in light of the stable performance in recent periods and steady progress in strengthening its financial position, including achieving its medium- to long-term financial soundness target of an interest-bearing debt/EBITDA ratio in the 5x range for two consecutive periods, the company plans to raise the annual dividend per share from ¥35 to ¥40, comprising an interim dividend of ¥20 and a year-end dividend of ¥20, beginning with the next profit allocation. At the same time, it will raise the total payout ratio from 25% to 30% to further enhance shareholder returns.」
The company announced a policy of raising the annual dividend from ¥35 to ¥40 and the total payout ratio from 25% to 30%, beginning with the next fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 October 2016, the company resolved the following regarding the interim dividend for the 179th fiscal year: (1) Total dividends: ¥4,389 million; (2) Dividend per share: ¥17.5; (3) Effective date for dividend claims and payment commencement date: 1 December 2016.」
The company paid an interim dividend of ¥17.5 per share, totaling ¥4.389 billion. No change to the existing policy, including the 25% total payout ratio, is stated. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Net cash provided by financing activities was ¥4.637 billion, comprising proceeds of ¥20 billion from a net increase in commercial paper, proceeds of ¥5.603 billion from a net increase in borrowings, outflows of ¥10 billion for bond redemptions, ¥5.216 billion for share repurchases and ¥4.413 billion for dividends, among other items.」
During the six-month period, the company repurchased ¥5.216 billion of its own shares and paid ¥4.413 billion in dividends. On 27 October 2016, it also resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥17.5 per share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Beginning with the allocation of fiscal 2015 profit, the company has raised the dividend per share to ¥7. At the same time, it has designated a total payout ratio of 25%—the ratio of total annual dividends and share repurchases to net income attributable to owners of the parent—as an indicator of shareholder returns, and will pursue stable dividends and share repurchases.」
The company paid a dividend of ¥7 per share for the fiscal year and also repurchased shares pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors.