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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Raises Interim Dividend and Targets Higher Payout Ratio

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U-NEXT HOLDINGS Raises Interim Dividend and Targets Higher Payout Ratio

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The latest announcement is out from U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd. ( (JP:9418) ).

U-NEXT HOLDINGS has approved an interim dividend of 8.5 yen per share for shareholders of record on February 28, 2026, with payment scheduled to begin on May 25, 2026. The total payout will be 1,533 million yen, marking an increase from the 7.0 yen per share interim dividend and 1,262 million yen total distributed in the previous fiscal year.

Management reaffirmed its policy of paying dividends twice a year, positioning shareholder returns as a top priority while balancing financial conditions, profitability, and investment plans. The company aims to strengthen its business and financial base with a stated goal of raising its dividend payout ratio to 30%, underscoring a commitment to steadily expanding cash returns to investors over time.

More about U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co.Ltd.

U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. operates in the media and communications sector, best known for its U-NEXT streaming platform and related digital entertainment services in Japan. The company focuses on subscription-based video distribution and allied content businesses, targeting domestic consumers seeking on-demand entertainment and value-added digital media offerings.

Average Trading Volume: 785,908

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen287.3B

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