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Toho Hikes Year-End Dividend on Record Film Hits Ahead of Stock Split

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  • Toho raised its year-end dividend forecast to ¥62.5, lifting the total annual payout to ¥105 per share.
  • Stronger film earnings from major hits and steady segment performance drive enhanced shareholder returns before a 5-for-1 stock split.
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Toho Hikes Year-End Dividend on Record Film Hits Ahead of Stock Split

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Toho Co ( (JP:9602) ) has shared an update.

Toho has revised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2026, raising the planned year-end payout by ¥20 to ¥62.5 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to ¥105 per share versus ¥85 in the prior year. The decision reflects significantly stronger-than-expected performance in the film business, driven by record-breaking hits such as “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” and “KOKUHO,” alongside steady results in IP and Anime, Theatrical, and Real Estate segments, and aligns with the company’s Mid-Term Management Plan 2028 commitment to a minimum annual dividend of ¥85, a payout ratio of at least 35%, and flexible share buybacks; the company also noted that this higher dividend will be calculated on shares outstanding before a planned 5-for-1 stock split effective March 1, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:9602) stock is a Hold with a Yen9826.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Toho Co stock, see the JP:9602 Stock Forecast page.

More about Toho Co

Toho Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based entertainment company best known for its film business, including production and distribution of major theatrical titles, as well as operations in IP and anime, theatrical stage productions, and real estate. The company is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Fukuoka Stock Exchange and focuses on leveraging its hit content portfolio and related assets to drive stable earnings and shareholder returns.

Average Trading Volume: 654,001

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen1295.4B

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