Profit distribution targeting a payout ratio of approximately 50%
First written in FY2016. 3 of 37 entries say "Raised", first in 2026-06-06. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「While balancing the distribution of profits to shareholders with retained earnings to strengthen the company's financial foundation, we will pay a stable dividend of ¥100 per share through the 75th anniversary, which will be reached in 5 years.」
The applicable period for the policy of paying a stable dividend of ¥100 per share has been extended from through the 70th anniversary to through the 75th anniversary. - FY2026-H1¥50 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 70th fiscal year, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 11 November 2025 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2025. ① Total dividends ¥271.912 million ② Dividend per share ¥50.00 ③ Effective date of dividend payment entitlement and payment commencement date 1 December 2025」
The interim dividend for the 70th fiscal year was resolved at ¥50 per share, totaling ¥271.912 million. The resolution updates the interim dividend in line with the policy of paying a stable dividend of ¥100 per share. - FY2025Annual dividend of ¥100 plannedAnnual report
「While balancing the distribution of profits to shareholders with retained earnings to strengthen the company's financial foundation, we will pay a stable dividend of ¥100 per share through the 70th anniversary, which will be reached next year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥100 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥50, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The policy of paying a stable dividend of ¥100 per share through the 70th anniversary continues, and an annual dividend of ¥100 is planned for the fiscal year ending March 2025, comprising an interim dividend of ¥50 and a year-end dividend of ¥50. The year-end dividend is subject to approval at the annual general meeting of shareholders. - FY2025-H1¥50 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「11 November 2024 Board of Directors Common shares 271,688 50.00 30 September 2024 2 December 2024 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 69th fiscal year, it resolved to pay ¥50 per share, totaling ¥271.688 million, with 2 December 2024 as the payment commencement date. This interim dividend is in line with the policy of paying a stable dividend of ¥100 per share. - FY2024Annual dividend of ¥100 paidAnnual report
「While balancing the distribution of profits to shareholders with retained earnings to strengthen the company's financial foundation, the policy is to maintain stable dividends through the 70th anniversary, which will be reached in 2 years. In determining future dividend amounts, we will comprehensively consider our business development and financial position, as well as fluctuations in earnings caused by special factors such as changes in accounting standards, with the aim of enabling shareholders to hold our shares from a long-term perspective, and will pay a stable dividend of ¥100 per share. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥100 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥50, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The policy of paying a stable dividend of ¥100 per share through the 70th anniversary is maintained, and an annual dividend of ¥100 was paid for the current fiscal year, comprising an interim dividend of ¥50 and a year-end dividend of ¥50. - FY2024-Q3¥50 interim dividend paidAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 68th fiscal year, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 9 November 2023 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2023. ① Total dividends ¥271.389 million ② Dividend per share ¥50.00 ③ Effective date of dividend payment entitlement and payment commencement date 1 December 2023」
It records a track record of paying an interim dividend of ¥50 per share, totaling ¥271.389 million, from 1 December 2023 for the 68th fiscal year. - FY2024-Q2¥50 interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「9 November 2023 Board of Directors Common shares 271,389 50.00 30 September 2023 1 December 2023 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 68th fiscal year, it resolved to pay ¥50 per share, totaling ¥271.389 million, with 1 December 2023 as the payment commencement date. - FY2024-Q1Paid a year-end dividend of ¥75 per shareAnnual report
「23 June 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 430,106 75.00 31 March 2023 26 June 2023 Retained earnings」
A year-end dividend of ¥75 per share, totaling ¥430.106 million, was paid on 26 June 2023 for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「The policy is to maintain stable dividends through the 70th anniversary, which will be reached in 3 years. In determining future dividend amounts, we will comprehensively consider our business development and financial position, as well as fluctuations in earnings caused by special factors such as changes in accounting standards, with the aim of enabling shareholders to hold our shares from a long-term perspective, and will pay a stable dividend of ¥100 per share.」
The policy has changed from targeting a payout ratio of approximately 40% to making a stable dividend of ¥100 per share through the 70th anniversary the basic policy. The current fiscal year's annual dividend was ¥109, with a payout ratio of 59.2%. - FY2023-Q3Paid an interim dividend of ¥34 per shareAnnual report
「31 October 2022 Board of Directors Common shares 194,981 34.00 30 September 2022 1 December 2022 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying an interim dividend of ¥34 per share, totaling ¥194.981 million, on 1 December 2022 for the 67th fiscal year. - FY2023-Q2Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥34 per shareAnnual report
「31 October 2022 Board of Directors Common shares 194,981 34.00 30 September 2022 1 December 2022 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 67th fiscal year, it resolved on 31 October 2022 to pay ¥34 per share, totaling ¥194.981 million, with 1 December 2022 as the payment commencement date. - FY2022Annual dividend ¥78; payout ratio 38.1%Annual report
「We will target a payout ratio of approximately 40% in line with earnings each fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥78 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥32, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The target payout ratio of approximately 40% is maintained, and the annual dividend is ¥78 per share, with a payout ratio of 38.1%. - FY2022-Q3Paid an interim dividend of ¥32 per shareAnnual report
「29 October 2021 Board of Directors Common shares 183,236 32.00 30 September 2021 1 December 2021 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying an interim dividend of ¥32 per share, totaling ¥183.236 million, on 1 December 2021 for the 66th fiscal year. - FY2022-Q2Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥32 per shareAnnual report
「29 October 2021 Board of Directors Common shares 183,236 32.00 30 September 2021 1 December 2021 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 66th fiscal year, it resolved on 29 October 2021 to pay ¥32 per share, totaling ¥183.236 million, with 1 December 2021 as the payment commencement date. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 40% is stated. - FY2021SoftenedAnnual report
「We will target a payout ratio of approximately 40% in line with earnings each fiscal year. The payout ratio has been reduced by 10% because the generation of tax loss carryforwards will reduce corporate tax payments, but the actual dividend amount is approximately the same as the previous level of 50%.」
The target payout ratio was reduced from approximately 50% to approximately 40%. The company attributes this to tax loss carryforwards and explains that the actual dividend amount is approximately unchanged from the previous level. - FY2021-Q3Paid an interim dividend of ¥22 per shareAnnual report
「30 October 2020 Board of Directors Common shares 125,975 22.00 30 September 2020 1 December 2020 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying an interim dividend of ¥22 per share, totaling ¥125.975 million, on 1 December 2020 for the 65th fiscal year. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2021-Q2Resolved to pay an interim dividend of ¥22 per shareAnnual report
「30 October 2020 Board of Directors Common shares 125,975 22.00 30 September 2020 1 December 2020 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 65th fiscal year, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 30 October 2020 to pay ¥22 per share, totaling ¥125.975 million, with 1 December 2020 as the payment commencement date. This is down from the interim dividend of ¥30 per share in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Final dividend paidAnnual report
「26 June 2020 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 194,204 31.00 31 March 2020 29 June 2020 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying a year-end dividend of ¥31 per share, totaling ¥194.204 million, on 29 June 2020 for the fiscal year ended March 2020. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2020Annual dividend ¥61; payout ratio 55.9%Annual report
「In determining future dividend amounts, we will comprehensively consider the Group's business development and financial position, as well as fluctuations in earnings caused by special factors such as changes in accounting standards, with the aim of enabling shareholders to hold our shares from a long-term perspective, and will target a payout ratio of approximately 50% in line with earnings each fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥61 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥30, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The target payout ratio of approximately 50% is maintained, and the annual dividend is ¥61 per share. The company's payout ratio is 55.9%, up from 52.6% in the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q3Paid an interim dividendAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 64th fiscal year, from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 30 October 2019 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2019. ① Total dividends ¥187.940 million ② Dividend per share ¥30.00 ③ Effective date of dividend payment entitlement and payment commencement date 3 December 2019」
For the interim dividend for the 64th fiscal year, it states total dividends of ¥187.940 million, a dividend of ¥30 per share, and payment from 3 December 2019. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2020-Q2Interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「30 October 2019 Board of Directors Common shares 187,940 30.00 30 September 2019 3 December 2019 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 64th fiscal year, it resolved on 30 October 2019 to pay ¥30 per share, totaling ¥187.940 million, with 3 December 2019 as the payment commencement date. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2020-Q1Final dividend paidAnnual report
「26 June 2019 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 194,204 31.00 31 March 2019 27 June 2019 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying a year-end dividend of ¥31 per share, totaling ¥194.204 million, on 27 June 2019 for the fiscal year ended March 2019. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2019Updated annual dividend track record and payout ratioAnnual report
「We will target a payout ratio of approximately 50% in line with earnings each fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥61 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥30, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The target payout ratio of approximately 50% is maintained, and the current fiscal year's annual dividend is ¥61 per share, with a payout ratio of 52.6%. - FY2019-Q3Paid an interim dividendAnnual report
「30 October 2018 Board of Directors Common shares 187,940 30.00 30 September 2018 4 December 2018 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 63rd fiscal year, it resolved to pay ¥30 per share, totaling ¥187.940 million, with 4 December 2018 as the payment commencement date. - FY2019-Q2Interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「30 October 2018 Board of Directors Common shares 187,940 30.00 30 September 2018 4 December 2018 Retained earnings」
For the interim dividend for the 63rd fiscal year, the Board of Directors resolved on 30 October 2018 to pay ¥30 per share, totaling ¥187.940 million, with 4 December 2018 as the payment commencement date. - FY2019-Q1Final dividend paidAnnual report
「27 June 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 212,998 34.00 31 March 2018 28 June 2018 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying a year-end dividend of ¥34 per share, totaling ¥212.998 million, on 28 June 2018 for the fiscal year ended March 2018. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2018Annual dividend updatedAnnual report
「We will target a payout ratio of approximately 50% in line with earnings each fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥61 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥27, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The target payout ratio of approximately 50% is maintained, and the current fiscal year's annual dividend is stated as ¥61 per share, with a payout ratio of 50.0%. - FY2018-Q3Paid an interim dividendAnnual report
「Regarding the interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year, from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, the Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 30 October 2017 to pay an interim dividend as follows to shareholders recorded in the shareholder register as of 30 September 2017. ① Total dividends ¥169.146 million ② Dividend per share ¥27.00 ③ Effective date of dividend payment entitlement and payment commencement date 4 December 2017」
For the interim dividend for the 62nd fiscal year, it states total dividends of ¥169.146 million, a dividend of ¥27 per share, and 4 December 2017 as the payment commencement date. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2018-Q2Interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「30 October 2017 Board of Directors Common shares 169,146 27.00 30 September 2017 4 December 2017 Retained earnings」
The Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 30 October 2017 to pay an interim dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥169.146 million, for the 62nd fiscal year. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2018-Q1Final dividend paidAnnual report
「28 June 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 175,412 28.00 31 March 2017 29 June 2017 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying a year-end dividend of ¥28 per share, totaling ¥175.412 million, on 29 June 2017 for the fiscal year ended March 2017. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In determining future dividend amounts, we will comprehensively consider the Group's business development and financial position, as well as fluctuations in earnings caused by special factors such as changes in accounting standards, with the aim of enabling shareholders to hold our shares from a long-term perspective, and will target a payout ratio of approximately 50% in line with earnings each fiscal year. For the current fiscal year, dividends of ¥55 per share, including an interim dividend of ¥27, are planned in accordance with the above policy.」
The target payout ratio of approximately 50% is maintained, and the current fiscal year's dividend is stated as ¥55 per share, comprising an interim dividend of ¥27 and a year-end dividend of ¥28. - FY2017-Q2Interim dividend approvedAnnual report
「28 October 2016 Board of Directors Common shares 169,147 27.00 30 September 2016 2 December 2016 Retained earnings」
The Board of Directors resolved at its meeting held on 28 October 2016 to pay an interim dividend of ¥27 per share, totaling ¥169.147 million, for the 61st fiscal year. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2017-Q1Dividend results updatedAnnual report
「24 June 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Common shares 194,206 31.00 31 March 2016 27 June 2016 Retained earnings」
It records a track record of paying ¥31.00 per share on 27 June 2016 as the dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2016. No change to the target payout ratio of approximately 50% is stated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will target a payout ratio of approximately 50% in line with earnings each fiscal year.」
The policy is to target a payout ratio of approximately 50% while balancing returns to shareholders with retained earnings.