Bandai Namco Boosts Shareholder Returns with Higher Dividend and Share Buyback

BANDAI NAMCO Holdings ( (JP:7832) ) has issued an announcement.

Bandai Namco Holdings’ board has approved a year-end dividend of ¥50 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, consisting of a ¥23 base dividend and a ¥27 performance-based component, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥73 per share including the earlier interim payment. The company also executed a share buyback of 6 million shares at a cost of about ¥24.8 billion, cancelled 5 million treasury shares, and achieved a total return ratio of 51.0%, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns under its mid-term plan.

As part of a revised shareholder return policy that targets a total return ratio of at least 50% and a minimum dividend-on-equity of 3.60%, Bandai Namco plans an interim dividend of ¥25 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with the year-end payout to be determined in line with this framework. The company intends to continue combining regular dividends with flexible share repurchases to improve capital efficiency and maintain long-term, stable returns in response to changes in its business environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7832) stock is a Buy with a Yen6390.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BANDAI NAMCO Holdings stock, see the JP:7832 Stock Forecast page.

More about BANDAI NAMCO Holdings

Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. is a Japanese entertainment company best known for its video games, toys, and amusement-related content, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. The group focuses on strengthening its global competitiveness while maintaining a sound financial position and prioritizing stable shareholder returns through dividends and capital policy measures.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen2337.6B

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