Source disclosure: February 05, 2026
AXIS CO.,LTD. [4012.T]
TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - AXIS Co., Ltd. announced today that its board of directors, held on February 5, 2026, has resolved to propose an increased dividend payout for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, to be discussed at the company's upcoming 35th Annual General Meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026.
The company plans to distribute a dividend of ¥46 per share based on the balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, marking a slight increase from the previous year’s dividend of ¥45 per share. The total amount of dividends payable is expected to reach ¥197 million, up from ¥152 million in the prior year. The effective date for this dividend payment will be March 25, 2026, and it will be funded by retained earnings.
AXIS stated that the decision to raise the dividend reflects the successful execution of its mid-term business plan "Vision 2027," which was established in August 2023. Under this plan, the company aims to gradually increase its dividend payout ratio by about 5 percentage points each fiscal year until reaching above 35% by the fiscal year ending December 2026. For the current fiscal year, the company saw its net income exceed forecasts by ¥7 million, leading to a dividend hike from ¥45 per share to ¥46 per share, representing a payout ratio of 30.5%. This marks a significant improvement from last year's payout ratio of 30.2%, reflecting the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders while maintaining strong financial health.
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