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Kuraray Marks 100th Anniversary With Higher Commemorative Dividend

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  • Kuraray will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 with enhanced shareholder returns and commemorative dividends.
  • The company plans to raise its 2026 annual dividend to ¥64 per share, up from a prior forecast of ¥54 per share.
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Kuraray Marks 100th Anniversary With Higher Commemorative Dividend

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Kuraray Co ( (JP:3405) ) has issued an update.

Kuraray Co., Ltd., a Japanese specialty chemicals and advanced materials producer, is marking its 100th anniversary in 2026 with a one-off boost to shareholder returns. The company, which supplies high-value chemicals and materials to global industrial and consumer sectors, continues to emphasize stable shareholder rewards alongside its long-term growth strategy.

The board has approved commemorative dividends for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, raising both interim and year-end dividend forecasts to ¥32 per share, each including a ¥5 special payout. As a result, the total annual dividend is expected to increase to ¥64 per share from the prior forecast of ¥54, underscoring management’s intention to share the benefits of this milestone with investors and signaling confidence in the company’s financial position.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:3405) stock is a Sell with a Yen1540.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kuraray Co stock, see the JP:3405 Stock Forecast page.

More about Kuraray Co

Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer known for advanced materials, synthetic fibers, and specialty chemicals serving a wide range of industrial and consumer markets. The company focuses on value-added products and solutions that support global manufacturing, infrastructure, and everyday consumer applications, positioning it as a key player in functional materials and chemical innovation.

Average Trading Volume: 1,725,676

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen543.3B

See more data about 3405 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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