Dividend per share
Fiscal year ending October 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 aims to continue paying stable dividends at a consistent level regardless of the business environment, while also providing additional shareholder returns in line with earnings performance through progressive dividends. At the same time, it will work to strengthen its financial position and build sufficient retained earnings for proactive business expansion in the future.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dividend per share | ¥50.00 → ¥55.00（10.0%） |
| Total Annual Dividends | ¥100.00 → ¥110.00（10.0%） |
| Previous-period results (per share) | Interim ¥45.00 / End of period ¥50.00 / Annual ¥95.00 |
| Total dividends | ¥1,567 million → ¥1,888 million excluding special factors |
| Record date | 30 April 2026 |
| Effective date | 2 July 2026 |
| Source of dividends | Retained earnings |
| Dividend policy | The company aims to continue paying stable dividends at a consistent level regardless of the business environment, while also providing additional shareholder returns in line with earnings performance through progressive dividends. At the same time, it will work to strengthen its financial position and build sufficient retained earnings for proactive business expansion in the future. |
| Whether Submission to the General Meeting of Shareholders Is Required | Board of directors resolution only |
| Fiscal Period Covered | Fiscal year ending October 2026 |
Items this document does not state (2)
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The interim dividend and forecast year-end dividend were each increased by ¥5 per share, partly because the consolidated earnings forecast was raised in the financial results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending October 2026. The company has also stated its policy of pursuing progressive dividends, under which it will provide stable dividends while adding shareholder returns in line with earnings performance.