Stable Shareholder Returns and a ¥11 Dividend
First written in FY2016. 18 of 32 entries say "Raised", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥118.00 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥10.0 from the initial forecast to ¥128.00 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥246.00 per share.」
The annual dividend was increased from ¥232 in FY2025 to ¥246, and the year-end dividend was also increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast. - FY2026-H1RaisedAnnual report
「31 October 2025 Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 6,055 118.00 30 September 2025 8 December 2025」
An FY2026 interim dividend of ¥118 per share was approved, an increase of ¥16 from the previous fiscal year's ¥102. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「An ordinary interim dividend of ¥102.00 per share was paid. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥28 from the initial forecast to ¥130.00 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥232.00 per share.」
The FY2025 annual dividend was ¥232, an increase of ¥58 from FY2024's ¥174. The year-end dividend was increased by ¥28 from the initial forecast. - FY2025-H1RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 116th fiscal year (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2024 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2024. ① Total dividends: ¥5,470 million ② Dividend per share: ¥102.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 5 December 2024」
An FY2025 interim dividend of ¥102 per share was approved, an increase of ¥18 from the previous fiscal year's ¥84. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥84.00 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥6 from the initial forecast to ¥90.00 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥174.00 per share.」
The FY2024 annual dividend was ¥174, an increase of ¥24 from FY2023's ¥150. The year-end dividend was increased by ¥6 from the initial forecast. - FY2024-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「31 October 2023 Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 4,780 84.00 30 September 2023 5 December 2023」
The approved FY2024 interim dividend of ¥84 per share began to be paid on 5 December 2023. - FY2024-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 115th fiscal year (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2023 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2023. ① Total dividends: ¥4,780 million ② Dividend per share: ¥84.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 5 December 2023」
An FY2024 interim dividend of ¥84 per share was approved, an increase of ¥14 from the previous fiscal year's ¥70. - FY2024-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「23 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 4,679 80.00 31 March 2023 26 June 2023」
The FY2023 year-end dividend of ¥80 per share became effective on 26 June 2023. The year-end portion of the annual dividend of ¥150 announced for FY2023 was paid. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥70.00 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast to ¥80.00 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥150.00 per share.」
The FY2023 annual dividend was set at ¥150, an increase of ¥40 from the previous fiscal year's ¥110. The year-end dividend was increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast. - FY2023-Q3RaisedAnnual report
「In addition to dividends, the company established a four-year total payout ratio target that includes share repurchases. By pursuing enhanced shareholder returns compared with the past, it aims to maximize corporate value while emphasizing capital efficiency. Mid-Term Management Plan 2026 targets ROE 10% level ROIC 8.0% level Payout ratio 40% level Four-year total payout ratio 70% level」
In addition to its existing stable dividend policy, the company established a four-year total payout ratio target of around 70%, including dividends and share repurchases, and a payout ratio target of around 40%, expanding its shareholder return metrics. - FY2023-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 114th fiscal year (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2022 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2022. ① Total dividends: ¥4,094 million ② Dividend per share: ¥70.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 5 December 2022」
An interim dividend of ¥70 per share was approved, an increase of ¥15 from the previous fiscal year's ¥55. - FY2022AchievedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥55.00 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be ¥55.00 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥110.00 per share.」
Interim and year-end dividends of ¥55 each were paid and approved, delivering the annual dividend of ¥110 announced for FY2021. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 113th fiscal year (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 29 October 2021 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2021. ① Total dividends: ¥3,236 million ② Dividend per share: ¥55.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 6 December 2021」
An interim dividend of ¥55 per share was approved for the 113th fiscal year, an increase of ¥5 from the previous fiscal year's ¥50 per share. - FY2022-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「25 June 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 3,630 60.00 31 March 2021 28 June 2021」
A year-end dividend of ¥60 per share, totaling ¥3,630 million, was approved for the fiscal year ended March 2021 and became effective on 28 June 2021. The year-end portion of the annual dividend of ¥110 announced for FY2021 was paid. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥50.0 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥5.0 from the initial forecast to ¥60.0 per share. The annual dividend will be ¥110.0 per share.」
The interim and year-end dividends were set at ¥50 and ¥60, respectively, for an annual dividend of ¥110, with the year-end dividend increased by ¥5 from the initial forecast. The payout was increased from the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of ¥105. - FY2021-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 112th fiscal year (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 30 October 2020 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2020. ① Total dividends: ¥3,025 million ② Dividend per share: ¥50.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 7 December 2020.」
An interim dividend of ¥50 per share, totaling ¥3,025 million, was approved. This was a ¥5 decrease from the previous fiscal year's interim dividend of ¥55. - FY2021-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「25 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 3,025 50.00 31 March 2020 26 June 2020」
Based on the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 25 June 2020, a year-end dividend of ¥50 per share, totaling ¥3,025 million, was paid on 26 June 2020 for the fiscal year ended March 2020. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Under this policy, an ordinary interim dividend of ¥55.0 per share was paid for the fiscal year. The year-end dividend will be ¥50.0 per share, in line with the initial forecast. The annual dividend will be ¥105.0 per share.」
The company continued its policy of stable profit distribution, paying interim and year-end dividends of ¥55 and ¥50, respectively, for an annual dividend of ¥105. The annual dividend decreased by ¥5 from the previous fiscal year's ¥110. - FY2020-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 111th fiscal year (1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2019 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2019. ① Total dividends: ¥3,327 million ② Dividend per share: ¥55.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 9 December 2019.」
An interim dividend of ¥55 per share, totaling ¥3,327 million, was approved, with payment commencing on 9 December 2019. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year, an interim dividend of ¥55.0 per share was paid, comprising a ¥45.0 per-share ordinary dividend and a ¥10.0 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the company's founding. The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast to ¥55.0 per share, as earnings exceeded expectations. Including the interim dividend, the annual dividend will be ¥110.0 per share.」
The interim and year-end dividends were set at ¥55 each, confirming an annual dividend of ¥110, including the ¥10 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the company's founding. - FY2019-Q3AchievedAnnual report
「31 October 2018 Board of Directors Common shares Retained earnings 3,327 55.00 30 September 2018 10 December 2018」
The interim dividend of ¥55 per share, including the ¥10 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the company's founding, began to be paid on 10 December 2018. - FY2019-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 110th fiscal year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2018 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2018. ① Total dividends: ¥3,327 million ② Dividend per share: ¥55.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 10 December 2018 (Note) The dividend per share includes a ¥45.00 ordinary dividend and a ¥10.00 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the company's founding.」
An interim dividend of ¥55 per share was approved, comprising a ¥45 ordinary dividend and a ¥10 commemorative dividend marking the 100th anniversary of the company's founding. The commemorative dividend increased the payout for the fiscal year. - FY2019-Q1AchievedAnnual report
「1. Dividend payments Resolution Class of shares Source of dividend Total dividends (¥ million) Dividend per share (¥) Record date Effective date 27 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares Retained earnings 2,722 45.00 31 March 2018 28 June 2018」
A year-end dividend of ¥45 per share on a post-consolidation basis was approved, effective 28 June 2018. The year-end portion of the annual dividend level announced for the previous fiscal year was paid. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「The year-end dividend will be increased by ¥10.0 from the initial forecast to ¥45.0 per share (following a share consolidation effective 1 October 2017, at a ratio of 1 share for every 5 common shares). Including the interim dividend of ¥30.0 per share on a post-consolidation basis, the annual dividend will be ¥75.0 per share.」
The year-end dividend was increased by ¥10 from the initial forecast, bringing the annual dividend to ¥75 per share on a post-consolidation basis. The payout was increased from the previous fiscal year's annual dividend of ¥60 on a post-consolidation basis. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 109th fiscal year (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 31 October 2017 to pay the interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder registry as of 30 September 2017. ① Total dividends: ¥1,815 million ② Dividend per share: ¥6.00 ③ Effective date of the right to claim payment and payment commencement date: 11 December 2017」
At its meeting held on 31 October 2017, the Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥6 per share after the share consolidation, for a total of ¥1,815 million. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「As earnings exceeded expectations, the year-end dividend will be increased by ¥1 from the initial forecast to ¥7.0 per share. Including the interim dividend, the annual dividend will be ¥12.0 per share.」
The interim dividend was ¥5, the year-end dividend ¥7 and the annual dividend ¥12, representing a ¥1 increase from the initial forecast. The payout was increased from the previous ¥11 level. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 108th fiscal year, covering the period from 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 27 October 2016 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2016: ② Amount per share: ¥5.00」
The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of ¥5 per share, implementing the existing plan for stable shareholder returns. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We recognize the stable return of profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities. Our basic policy for profit allocation is to distribute results based on performance while pursuing strategic capital investment and strengthening our financial position in preparation for future business development.」
The company paid a dividend of ¥11 per share for the current fiscal year and plans to pay ¥11 per share for the next fiscal year, including an interim dividend of ¥5.