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An announcement from Kitz ( (JP:6498) ) is now available.
Kitz Corporation’s board has approved a year-end dividend of 32 yen per share for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, matching its latest forecast and up from 27 yen a year earlier. This brings the total annual dividend to 53 yen per share, including an interim dividend of 21 yen, compared with 46 yen in the previous fiscal year.
The total year-end cash payout will reach 2.79 billion yen, sourced from retained earnings, and corresponds to an expected consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40.2%. Management reiterated its policy of targeting a payout ratio of at least 40% while maintaining sufficient internal reserves to fund debt repayment, bond redemption, capital investment, R&D and M&A, underscoring a commitment to stable and steadily rising shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:6498) stock is a Buy with a Yen2380.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kitz stock, see the JP:6498 Stock Forecast page.
More about Kitz
Kitz Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market that specializes in valves and related flow control products. The company operates globally, supplying industrial and building markets, and emphasizes a capital policy that balances shareholder returns with investment in future growth and financial stability.
Average Trading Volume: 299,684
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen191.2B
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