Source disclosure: February 12, 2026
HORIBA,Ltd. [6856.T]
TOKYO — Horiba Ltd., a leading manufacturer of scientific instruments and environmental testing equipment, announced on February 12, 2026, that its board of directors had resolved to distribute dividends based on the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The company's representative director and president, Masayuki Tadashi, disclosed this decision following a meeting held earlier today.
According to the announcement, Horiba will pay an end-of-year dividend of ¥370 per share, significantly higher than the previous year’s dividend of ¥210 per share. This brings the total annual dividend for shareholders to ¥450 per share, combining both interim and final dividends. The dividend distribution is scheduled to take effect on March 2, 2026, with payments beginning shortly thereafter.
The rationale behind this substantial increase in dividends stems from Horiba's commitment to balancing shareholder returns withinvestment opportunities and liquidity considerations. The company aims to maintain a payout ratio around 30 percent of consolidated net income while retaining flexibility to adjust payouts through special dividends or stock buybacks as needed. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Horiba decided to add a special dividend of ¥160 per share to the previously forecasted ¥210 per share, resulting in a total dividend of ¥370 per share. This strategic approach ensures that shareholders benefit from the company's strong financial performance while allowing Horiba to continue investing in growth initiatives.
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Dividend declared
Per share
¥370.00
Prior year: ¥190.00 per share+¥180.00 vs prior year
Record date
2025-12-31
Payment date
2026-03-02
Total: ¥15,538M
Source: TDNet filing · Per-share amounts in yen