Earth Corporation

TSE:4985 Stock Report

Market Cap: JP¥108.1b

Earth Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Earth is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.64% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 11th March, 2027 with an ex-dividend date of 29th December, 2026.

Key information

2.6%

Dividend yield

0.8%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
Future Dividend Yield2.8%
Dividend Growth0.7%
Next dividend pay date11 Mar 27
Ex dividend date29 Dec 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio56%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 26

4985: Higher 2026 Earnings Guidance And Dividend Outlook Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted their 12 month price target for Earth lower from ¥6,146.67 to ¥5,536.67, citing revised views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What’s in the News for Earth Earth Corporation scheduled a board meeting for May 13, 2026, to consider a notice regarding partial changes and expansion to its shareholder benefits program.
Analysis Article Dec 25

Earth's (TSE:4985) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 13th of March to...
Analysis Article Oct 27

Earth (TSE:4985) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥125.00

The board of Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥125.00 on the 13th of...
Analysis Article Oct 09

Earth (TSE:4985) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At ¥125.00

The board of Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥125.00 on the 13th of...
Analysis Article Sep 25

Earth (TSE:4985) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Earth Corporation's ( TSE:4985 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥125.00 on...
Analysis Article Sep 09

Earth's (TSE:4985) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥125.00

The board of Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥125.00 on the 13th of...
Analysis Article Aug 26

Earth's (TSE:4985) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥125.00

Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 13th of March to...
Analysis Article Aug 22

Earth's (TSE:4985) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point

Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. Our analysis...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Earth (TSE:4985) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At ¥125.00

Earth Corporation's ( TSE:4985 ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 13th of March to ¥125.00, with investors...
Analysis Article Feb 20

Earth's (TSE:4985) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Earth Corporation's ( TSE:4985 ) shareholders over the last week. We think that...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Earth's (TSE:4985) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

Even though Earth Corporation's ( TSE:4985 ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. Our...
Analysis Article Aug 06

Are Investors Undervaluing Earth Corporation (TSE:4985) By 26%?

Key Insights Earth's estimated fair value is JP¥6,194 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Earth is estimated to...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Results: Earth Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Earth Corporation ( TSE:4985 ) last week reported its latest yearly results, which makes it a good time for investors...

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayAug 24 2026Ex Dividend DateDec 29 2026Dividend Pay DateMar 11 202772 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 126 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: 4985's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: 4985's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Earth Dividend Yield vs Market
How does 4985 dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (4985)2.6%
Market Bottom 25% (JP)1.8%
Market Top 25% (JP)3.7%
Industry Average (Household Products)2.3%
Analyst forecast (4985) (up to 3 years)2.8%

Notable Dividend: 4985's dividend (2.64%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (1.8%).

High Dividend: 4985's dividend (2.64%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (3.74%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (56.3%), 4985's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (113.3%), 4985's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/24 17:33
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/24 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Earth Corporation is covered by 4 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Katsuro HirozumiDaiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
Haruka MiyakeMorgan Stanley
Wakako SatoMorgan Stanley