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Kanematsu lifts year-end dividend forecast on stronger earnings

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  • Kanematsu raised its year-end dividend forecast after earnings exceeded expectations, lifting the annual payout to ¥63.00 per share post-split.
  • The company reaffirmed its progressive dividend policy, targeting a 30%–35% payout range, with this increase putting the ratio at about 32.2%.
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Kanematsu lifts year-end dividend forecast on stronger earnings

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Kanematsu Corporation ( (JP:8020) ) has provided an update.

Kanematsu Corporation has revised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the planned year-end payout to ¥34.25 per share on a post-stock split basis, equivalent to ¥68.50 pre-split. This lifts the total annual dividend to ¥63.00 per share post-split, or ¥126.00 pre-split, reflecting stronger-than-expected business performance.

The company reaffirmed its progressive dividend policy under its medium-term plan, targeting a dividend or total return payout ratio of 30% to 35%. With the latest increase, the payout ratio is expected to reach 32.2%, underscoring management’s emphasis on enhanced shareholder returns while maintaining capacity for growth investments.

More about Kanematsu Corporation

Kanematsu Corporation is a Japanese trading company listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, operating as a general trading house across multiple industrial sectors. The company focuses on building sustainable growth while balancing shareholder returns with internal reserves to support future investment under its medium-term plan.

Average Trading Volume: 724,514

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen362.8B

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