Seiko Group Lifts Year-End Dividend, Exceeding 30% Payout Target

The latest announcement is out from SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION ( (JP:8050) ).

Seiko Group Corporation has announced a year-end dividend of ¥105 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up from a previous forecast of ¥90 and significantly higher than the prior year’s ¥55. The total dividend payout will be ¥4,340 million, with the payment scheduled to take effect on June 26, 2026, based on pre-split share counts despite a 2-for-1 stock split that took effect on April 1.

The company cited its basic policy of balancing strengthened internal reserves with stable shareholder returns in deciding the increase. For the fiscal year under review, Seiko will deliver an annual dividend of ¥165 per share including the interim dividend, resulting in a 30.7% consolidated payout ratio that slightly exceeds its stated target of 30%, underscoring management’s confidence in earnings and commitment to shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:8050) stock is a Buy with a Yen8000.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION stock, see the JP:8050 Stock Forecast page.

More about SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION

Seiko Group Corporation is a Japan-based manufacturer best known for its watches and timepieces and is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange under securities code 8050. The company emphasizes stable shareholder returns while maintaining internal reserves to reinforce its management foundation, targeting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of at least 30%.

Average Trading Volume: 372,017

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen528.9B

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