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Strike Group Hikes Dividend Forecast and Raises Minimum Payout Policy

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  • Strike Group raised its 2026 year-end dividend forecast to ¥65 per share and set a higher minimum dividend for 2026–2028.
  • The company refined capital allocation, dedicating surplus funds to shareholder returns and may boost dividends if payout falls below 50%.
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Strike Group Hikes Dividend Forecast and Raises Minimum Payout Policy

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Strike Co., Ltd. ( (JP:6196) ) just unveiled an update.

Strike Group Co., Ltd. has revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, raising its planned year-end dividend from ¥60 to ¥65 per share following a recent 3-for-1 stock split. The new policy sets a higher minimum annual dividend of ¥65 per share for fiscal 2026 through 2028, with surplus funds designated as the source for shareholder returns.

While maintaining its target dividend payout ratio of around 50% of profit, the company has refined its capital allocation framework into funds for business continuity, growth investment, and surplus funds. It also signaled a willingness to increase dividends above ¥65 if the payout ratio falls below 50% in any given year, underscoring a stronger commitment to shareholder returns and disciplined balance sheet management.

More about Strike Co., Ltd.

Strike Group Co., Ltd. is a Japan-listed company on the TSE Prime Market under securities code 6196, led by President and CEO Kunihiko Arai. The company emphasizes capital efficiency with a target return on equity of 25% or higher and positions shareholder returns as a key management priority within its broader capital allocation policy.

Average Trading Volume: 462,264

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen74.48B

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