Yakult Boosts Dividend With 90th Anniversary Payout and Unveils Share Buyback

Yakult Honsha Co ( (JP:2267) ) has shared an announcement.

Yakult Honsha has revised its dividend forecast to include a 90th anniversary commemorative payout, lifting the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 to 37 yen per share and the annual dividend to 70 yen, up from the previous 66 yen projection. The move underscores its policy of progressive and continuously increasing ordinary dividends, while using the anniversary payment to deepen shareholder support.

In parallel, the company announced a share repurchase program of up to 7.5 million shares, or about 2.56% of outstanding stock, with a maximum budget of 15 billion yen to be executed between February 12 and June 18, 2026. Together with a planned cancellation of treasury shares, these actions are designed to improve capital efficiency, reduce excess liquidity, and enhance shareholder returns under its 2025–2030 medium-term management plan.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:2267) stock is a Hold with a Yen2582.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Yakult Honsha Co stock, see the JP:2267 Stock Forecast page.

More about Yakult Honsha Co

Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food and beverage company best known for its probiotic dairy products and health drinks. Listed on the TSE Prime Market, it focuses on functional foods that promote digestive health and has built a global franchise model targeting consumers seeking science-backed wellness products.

Average Trading Volume: 2,018,223

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: Yen834.9B

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