Declared Dividend • Jul 25
Final dividend of JP¥50.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥50.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2026 Payment date: 8th December 2026 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (40% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (223% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 15% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 14% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥173 (vs JP¥164 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥173 (up from JP¥164 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥141.0b (up 4.6% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥5.11b (up 4.5% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 3.6% (in line with FY 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year. Annuncio • May 09
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 08, 2026 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 08, 2026 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 22
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.4% to JP¥2,410. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,014, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 26
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.7% to JP¥2,424. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,056, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 23 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 43% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.1%). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 03
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 2.6% to JP¥2,442. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥3,109, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Annuncio • Feb 11
NICHIDEN Corporation has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering. NICHIDEN Corporation has filed a Follow-on Equity Offering.
Security Name: Common Stock
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 1,882,000 Reported Earnings • Feb 05
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥41.78 (vs JP¥50.86 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥41.78 (down from JP¥50.86 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥35.6b (up 1.4% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥1.23b (down 18% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.5% (down from 4.3% in 3Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annuncio • Dec 27
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 03, 2026 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Feb 03, 2026 Declared Dividend • Dec 09
First half dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 30th March 2026 Payment date: 23rd June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (41% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (74% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 14% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥39.44 (vs JP¥28.51 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥39.44 (up from JP¥28.51 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥34.0b (up 5.2% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥1.17b (up 38% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.4% (up from 2.6% in 2Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annuncio • Nov 01
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 05, 2025 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Nov 05, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥34.72 (vs JP¥33.68 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥34.72 (up from JP¥33.68 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥33.3b (up 2.4% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥1.03b (up 1.5% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 3.1% (in line with 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Jul 09
Final dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 29th September 2025 Payment date: 9th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (63% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (112% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 11% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 8.5% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Jun 21
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥164 (vs JP¥152 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥164 (up from JP¥152 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥134.8b (up 6.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥4.89b (up 4.7% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 3.7% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annuncio • Jun 03
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 01, 2025 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Aug 01, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥164 (vs JP¥152 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥164 (up from JP¥152 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥134.8b (up 6.2% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥4.89b (up 4.7% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 3.7% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annuncio • May 08
NICHIDEN Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025 NICHIDEN Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥2,457, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 16x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Trade Distributors industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 28% over the past three years. Annuncio • Mar 27
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 08, 2025 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 08, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥45.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 24 June 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 63% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.3%). Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥50.86 (vs JP¥38.15 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥50.86 (up from JP¥38.15 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥35.1b (up 8.9% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥1.50b (up 29% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.3% (up from 3.6% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Declared Dividend • Dec 10
First half dividend of JP¥35.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥35.00. Ex-date: 28th March 2025 Payment date: 24th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (69% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (dividend approximately 6x free cash flows). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Earnings per share has grown by 2.8% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Annuncio • Nov 30
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 03, 2025 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 03, 2025 Reported Earnings • Nov 08
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥67.36 (vs JP¥80.75 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: JP¥67.36 (down from JP¥80.75 in 1H 2024). Revenue: JP¥64.9b (up 4.0% from 1H 2024). Net income: JP¥2.02b (down 20% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 3.1% (down from 4.0% in 1H 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year. Annuncio • Aug 29
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 05, 2024 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 05, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 07
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥38.76 (vs JP¥34.26 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥38.76 (up from JP¥34.26 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥32.6b (up 3.8% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥1.17b (up 9.3% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 3.4% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 14% per year. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥152 (vs JP¥158 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥152 (down from JP¥158 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥126.9b (down 3.6% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥4.67b (down 5.9% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 3.8% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year. Annuncio • Jun 28
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 02, 2024 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 02, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥152 (vs JP¥158 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥152 (down from JP¥158 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥126.9b (down 3.6% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥4.67b (down 5.9% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 3.8% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year. Annuncio • May 09
NICHIDEN Corporation (TSE:9902) announces an Equity Buyback for 1,000,000 shares, representing 3.29% for ¥3,000 million. NICHIDEN Corporation (TSE:9902) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares, representing 3.29% of its total shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), for a total of ¥3,000 million. The purpose of repurchase program is to implement a flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the corporate environment, to enhance shareholder returns, and to improve capital efficiency. The repurchase program is valid till March 24, 2025. As of March 31, 2024, the company had 30,403,364 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and had 482,636 shares in treasury. Annuncio • Apr 03
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 08, 2024 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 08, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥65.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 26 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). In line with average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥38.15 (vs JP¥42.03 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥38.15 (down from JP¥42.03 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥32.2b (down 4.8% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥1.16b (down 12% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.6% (down from 3.9% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Dec 08
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 02, 2024 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 02, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥46.56 (vs JP¥38.69 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥46.56 (up from JP¥38.69 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥31.1b (down 6.6% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥1.44b (up 19% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.6% (up from 3.7% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Sep 02
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 02, 2023 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 02, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥34.26 (vs JP¥38.31 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥34.26 (down from JP¥38.31 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥31.4b (down 2.3% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥1.07b (down 11% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.4% (down from 3.7% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Jun 28
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 01, 2023 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 01, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 10
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥158 (vs JP¥135 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥158 (up from JP¥135 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥131.6b (up 6.2% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥4.97b (up 17% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.8% (up from 3.4% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • May 10
NICHIDEN Corporation (TSE:9902) announces an Equity Buyback for 1,000,000 shares, representing 3.18% for ¥2,500 million. NICHIDEN Corporation (TSE:9902) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 1,000,000 shares, representing 3.18% of its total shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), for a total of ¥2,500 million. The purpose of repurchase program is to implement a flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the corporate environment, to enhance shareholder returns, and to improve capital efficiency. The repurchase program is valid till March 22, 2024. As of March 31, 2023, the company had 31,403,458 shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares) and had 482,542 shares in treasury. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥60.00 per share at 3.1% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 27 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 35% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.8%). Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥42.03 (vs JP¥35.63 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥42.03 (up from JP¥35.63 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥33.8b (up 4.1% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.32b (up 18% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.9% (up from 3.4% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. 8 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (11 non-independent directors). Manager of Department/Sales Promotion Department & Director Hajime Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥38.69 (vs JP¥31.56 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥38.69 (up from JP¥31.56 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥33.2b (up 8.4% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.22b (up 23% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (up from 3.2% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annuncio • Oct 15
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 03, 2023 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 03, 2023 Annuncio • Aug 28
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 02, 2022 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 02, 2022 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥38.31 (vs JP¥28.76 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥38.31 (up from JP¥28.76 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥32.1b (up 13% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥1.20b (up 33% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.7% (up from 3.2% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Annuncio • Jun 02
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 01, 2022 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 01, 2022 Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥135 (vs JP¥90.47 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥135 (up from JP¥90.47 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥124.0b (up 21% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥4.25b (up 49% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.4% (up from 2.8% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (11 non-independent directors). Manager of Department/Sales Promotion Department & Director Hajime Sasaki was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Annuncio • Apr 08
NICHIDEN Corporation to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 09, 2022 NICHIDEN Corporation announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 09, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥55.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 28 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.9%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.4%). Reported Earnings • Feb 07
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥35.63 (up from JP¥25.13 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥32.5b (up 27% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥1.12b (up 42% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.4% (up from 3.1% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 11% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥31.56 (vs JP¥17.26 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥30.7b (up 31% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥991.0m (up 83% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.3% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 04
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥28.76 (vs JP¥17.26 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥28.5b (up 16% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥903.0m (up 67% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.2% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • May 10
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥90.47 (vs JP¥110 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥102.8b (down 8.5% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥2.84b (down 18% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.8% (down from 3.1% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 1% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 29 June 2021. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.0%). 
