DIC Corporation Raises Full-Year Dividend Forecast to JPY 150/share

DIC Corporation Raises Full-Year Dividend Forecast to JPY 150/share

DIC Corporation (TSE:4631), a specialty chemicals manufacturer, has raised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026, reflecting stronger-than-expected earnings momentum across all profit levels.

The company increased its year-end dividend by JPY 10 per share to JPY 80, bringing the full-year payout to JPY 150 per share. The revision reflects full-year operating performance tracking ahead of initial guidance across all profit tiers. The increase aligns with DIC’s new shareholder return policy, which sets a minimum annual dividend of JPY 120 per share and targets a total payout ratio of 40% or higher. Management will simultaneously execute share buybacks capped at JPY 10.0bn to achieve the 40% payout ratio target alongside the dividend increase.

The dividend raise signals management confidence in sustained earnings growth and reinforces its commitment to enhanced shareholder returns. By combining higher dividends with share repurchases, DIC is distributing a larger portion of profits while maintaining capital efficiency. The move reflects a disciplined approach to capital allocation, balancing shareholder distributions with operational flexibility. Investors should note that the total payout ratio framework provides visibility into future return levels tied to earnings performance, reducing uncertainty around dividend sustainability.

Source: Original filing (TDnet) | 日本語版

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