This ranking presents the top stocks among those with a record date at the end of September 2026, an expected dividend yield of at least 3%, and long streaks of dividend increases, based on data as of 19 August. The number of consecutive years of dividend increases, stock name and expected dividend yield are shown together.
The ranking covers stocks with a dividend record date at the end of September 2026, selecting the top 10 positions as a total of 16 stocks including ties, based on an expected dividend yield above 3% and long-running streaks of dividend increases. The screening criteria are TOPIX 500 constituents with March year-ends that have increased dividends consecutively through the previous fiscal year and are expected to raise dividends in the current fiscal year, excluding stocks expected to maintain the previous year's dividend, and with an expected dividend yield of at least 3% in the current fiscal year.
The third paragraph explains the specific characteristics of the top-ranked stocks and the metrics underlying the ranking. The combination of each stock's name and the number of consecutive years of dividend increases is cited as an indicator of a long-term record of dividend growth, along with the characteristics of each stock's business sector.
The fourth paragraph presents the five top-ranked stocks and summarises the key points of each company's industry and business operations. Examples include Mitsubishi HC Capital with 28 consecutive years of dividend increases, Sundrug with 25, Fuyo General Lease with 22, Aica Kogyo with 18, and Sekisui Chemical and Nippon Zeon with 17 each.
Stable profit generation and long-term management capability are cited as common characteristics of companies with long records of dividend increases, organising the profile of the stocks selected under the screening criteria.