Kokuyo Lifts Year-End Dividend, Reaffirming Progressive Payout Policy

Kokuyo Co ( (JP:7984) ) just unveiled an update.

Kokuyo Co., Ltd. has announced that its board will propose an increase in the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended December 2025, raising the payout to 13 yen per share from the previously forecast 11.5 yen, with total year-end dividends of 5,599 million yen. This follows a 4-for-1 stock split in July 2025 and compares with a year-end dividend of 9.75 yen for 2024 on a post-split basis.

As a result, Kokuyo’s total annual dividend for 2025 will rise to 24.5 yen per share, up from 19.25 yen a year earlier, corresponding to a payout ratio of 50.7%. The move underscores the company’s progressive dividend policy, under which it aims to keep dividends at least at the prior year’s level while targeting a 50% consolidated payout ratio, signaling continued commitment to shareholder returns alongside ongoing business growth efforts.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7984) stock is a Buy with a Yen1063.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kokuyo Co stock, see the JP:7984 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kokuyo Co

Kokuyo Co., Ltd., listed on the TSE Prime under stock code 7984, is a Japanese company that operates in the office and stationery-related sectors, providing products and services that support workplaces and learning environments. The company focuses on sustained business growth and stable shareholder returns, guided by a medium-term plan that emphasizes progressive dividends and a targeted consolidated payout ratio of around 50%.

Average Trading Volume: 875,142

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen412.6B

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