Dividend per share
End of the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 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 targets a total payout ratio of 50%. For dividends, it targets a payout ratio of at least 33% of profit attributable to owners of the parent. For share repurchases, it targets an amount equal to 50% of profit attributable to owners of the parent less total dividends, and will implement repurchases flexibly in accordance with the share price level, taking comprehensive account of business performance, financial condition and other factors.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | Undecided → ¥21.20（20.5% increase from the previous fiscal year's actual result） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | End of first quarter ¥17.60 / End of second quarter ¥16.80 / End of the third quarter ¥9.50 / End of period ¥8.10 / Annual ¥52.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥1,808 million → ¥2,096 million |
| Record date | 31 March 2026 |
| Effective date | 18 June 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Payout ratio | Current 33.1％ / Category Dividend payout ratio based on net income attributable to owners of the parent |
| Dividend policy | The Company targets a total payout ratio of 50%. For dividends, it targets a payout ratio of at least 33% of profit attributable to owners of the parent. For share repurchases, it targets an amount equal to 50% of profit attributable to owners of the parent less total dividends, and will implement repurchases flexibly in accordance with the share price level, taking comprehensive account of business performance, financial condition and other factors. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | End of the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026 |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The dividend will be paid at a payout ratio of 33.1% in accordance with the basic policy on shareholder returns. The Company also states that it has adopted a quarterly dividend system to return the benefits of its business performance to shareholders as quickly as possible.