Nikon Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Nikon is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.53%. Next payment date is on 30th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 30th March, 2026.
Key information
2.5%
Dividend yield
4.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.4% |
| Next dividend pay date | 30 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 30 Mar 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 196% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Jan 07
Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Dec 17Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Dec 03Nikon (TSE:7731) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Sep 11Recent updates
Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Jan 07Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E
Jan 06Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Dec 17Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Dec 03Earnings Miss: Nikon Corporation Missed EPS By 56% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Nov 10Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
Sep 12Nikon (TSE:7731) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Sep 11Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Nikon's (TSE:7731) Soft Earnings
Aug 15Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Aug 11Results: Nikon Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Aug 10Nikon (TSE:7731) Will Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Jul 24Nikon's (TSE:7731) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Jul 10Nikon's (TSE:7731) Returns On Capital Tell Us There Is Reason To Feel Uneasy
Jul 09Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
Jun 22Nikon Corporation Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 10Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Apr 15Are Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Mar 27Nikon (TSE:7731) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Mar 07Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Nikon's (TSE:7731) Soft Earnings
Feb 13Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 74%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Feb 09Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E
Jan 24Here's Why Nikon (TSE:7731) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Jan 07
Acquisition Of RED And Growth In Cell Therapy Propel Revenue And Margins In Imaging And Healthcare
Nikon's acquisition of RED enhances its video strategy, potentially boosting revenue in the Imaging Products Business.Nikon Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Nov 09Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital
Nov 04Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Oct 17Does Nikon (TSE:7731) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 30Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
Sep 10Nikon Corporation's (TSE:7731) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
Aug 30Nikon Corporation Just Missed EPS By 51%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Aug 12Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Aug 08Nikon's (TSE:7731) Dividend Will Be ¥25.00
Jul 25Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥25.00
Jul 11Returns On Capital At Nikon (TSE:7731) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jun 04Earnings Beat: Nikon Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
May 12Nikon Corporation (TSE:7731) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Mar 29Nikon (TSE:7731) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥25.00
Mar 07These 4 Measures Indicate That Nikon (TSE:7731) Is Using Debt Extensively
Feb 28Upcoming Dividend Payment
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: 7731's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: 7731's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Nikon Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (7731) | 2.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (JP) | 1.7% |
| Market Top 25% (JP) | 3.5% |
| Industry Average (Consumer Durables) | 1.6% |
| Analyst forecast (7731) (up to 3 years) | 2.6% |
Notable Dividend: 7731's dividend (2.53%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (1.71%).
High Dividend: 7731's dividend (2.53%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (3.5%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (196.1%), 7731's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: 7731 is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/02/03 07:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/02/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Nikon Corporation is covered by 26 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Masahiro Nakanomyo | Barclays |
| Mayako Ouchi | BofA Global Research |
| Masahiro Shibano | Citigroup Inc |