In August 2026, 52 companies announced new, enhanced or commemorative shareholder benefits. Kao announced a new program, while Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings announced enhancements. Further developments are also attracting attention.
According to data compiled by SBI Securities, 52 companies announced new, enhanced or commemorative shareholder benefits in August 2026. Many companies changed their benefit programs this month, and further announcements are expected to follow. The latter half of this article takes a closer look at 2 stocks.
Kao announced the launch of a shareholder benefit program. The record month is December. Holders of 100 to 399 shares will be entered into a lottery, holders of 400 to 999 shares will receive either a cosmetics set or household products worth ¥6,000, and holders of 1,000 shares or more will receive the same products worth ¥10,000. The continuous holding requirement does not apply for the initial offering, so shareholders holding 100 shares or more by the end of December will be eligible. Invitations to company events will also be offered separately. Kao also raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings announced enhanced shareholder benefits in connection with its stock split. The company will maintain eligibility for shareholders holding 100 shares or more after the split, with benefits including a 10% discount on purchases using the shareholder benefit card. Cards will be sent to shareholders holding 100 shares or more as of the end of March, and shareholders who held 50 shares or more before the split will also be eligible. The company also raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027.