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The latest announcement is out from Chori Co., Ltd. ( (JP:8014) ).
Chori Co., Ltd. has approved a higher year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the payout to 75 yen per share versus the earlier forecast of 72 yen. Combined with the interim dividend of 72 yen, the annual dividend will be 147 yen per share, up 5 yen from the previous fiscal year, reflecting performance-based shareholder returns tied to net profit.
The company also revised its dividend policy from the year ending March 31, 2027, lifting its targeted consolidated payout ratio from at least 30% to at least 40% of net profit. It will maintain a dividend on equity ratio of 3.5% or more, with a forecast annual dividend of 171 yen per share for fiscal 2027, signaling a stronger commitment to shareholder returns while balancing investment for sustainable growth.
More about Chori Co., Ltd.
Chori Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based trading company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. It operates mainly in textiles, chemicals and related businesses, focusing on trading, processing and distribution for domestic and overseas industrial customers and consumer markets.
Average Trading Volume: 33,728
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen106.1B
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