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.
The company positions the return of profits to shareholders as one of its important management measures. Its basic policy is to continue returning profits to shareholders in line with business performance while securing the retained earnings necessary to support stable corporate growth in the future and respond to changes in the business environment. The payout ratio based on consolidated results is set at 30% as a benchmark, and the company will consider further enhancing shareholder returns.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | 160 yen → 205 yen（+28.1%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | 265 yen → 310 yen（+17.0%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim 115 yen / End of period 125 yen / Annual 240 yen |
| Record date | End of the second quarter and fiscal year-end |
| Payout ratio | 30 ％ |
| Dividend policy | The company positions the return of profits to shareholders as one of its important management measures. Its basic policy is to continue returning profits to shareholders in line with business performance while securing the retained earnings necessary to support stable corporate growth in the future and respond to changes in the business environment. The payout ratio based on consolidated results is set at 30% as a benchmark, and the company will consider further enhancing shareholder returns. |
| 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 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.This reflects recent performance trends and the annual results announced today. With respect to shareholder returns, the company will continue returning profits in line with business performance while securing retained earnings, using a payout ratio of 30% of consolidated results as the benchmark.