SCREEN Holdings Raises Year-End Dividend Above Forecast While Trimming Annual Payout

SCREEN Holdings Co ( (JP:7735) ) just unveiled an update.

SCREEN Holdings has approved a year-end dividend of ¥170 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, exceeding its earlier forecast of ¥157 per share, with total dividends of ¥16.2 billion to be paid from retained earnings on June 29, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. While the annual dividend will decline slightly to ¥293 per share from ¥308 the previous year, management emphasized its policy of sustaining a payout ratio of 30% or more and preserving sufficient retained earnings to fund future growth and maintain a solid financial base.

The company noted that the disclosed dividend figures are on a pre-split basis following a two-for-one stock split on April 1, 2026, ensuring comparability with the prior year’s data. This dividend decision reflects SCREEN’s effort to balance stable shareholder returns with strategic flexibility amid potential changes in the business environment, signaling continued commitment to both investor payouts and long-term investment capacity.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:7735) stock is a Hold with a Yen21600.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SCREEN Holdings Co stock, see the JP:7735 Stock Forecast page.

More about SCREEN Holdings Co

SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, operates in the technology and manufacturing sector, with a focus on equipment and solutions for semiconductor and electronics production. The company manages its capital allocation to balance growth investments with shareholder returns, guided by a policy of maintaining a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 30%.

Average Trading Volume: 2,355,337

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen2132.2B

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