Sekisui Chemical Maintains Strong Shareholder Returns With ¥80 Annual Dividend

The latest announcement is out from Sekisui Chemical Co ( (JP:4204) ).

Sekisui Chemical will pay a year-end dividend of ¥40 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, matching its latest forecast and bringing the total annual dividend to ¥80 per share. The payout, based on retained earnings and to be finalized at the June 19 shareholders’ meeting, is slightly lower than last year’s full-year dividend in yen terms but maintains a robust level of shareholder return.

The company reaffirmed its shareholder return policy, targeting a dividend payout ratio of at least 40% and a DOE of 3% or higher, with additional returns contingent on leverage, investment progress and cash position. Sekisui also plans to cancel newly acquired treasury shares so that total holdings do not exceed 5% of shares outstanding, underscoring a disciplined capital allocation strategy aimed at long-term value creation for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4204) stock is a Hold with a Yen2590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sekisui Chemical Co stock, see the JP:4204 Stock Forecast page.

More about Sekisui Chemical Co

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based chemicals and materials manufacturer that provides a range of industrial and housing-related products. The company focuses on enhancing corporate value while maintaining a capital policy that balances growth investment with stable shareholder returns in its core markets.

YTD Price Performance: -10.05%

Average Trading Volume: 2,228,589

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen945.7B

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