GMO internet group Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
GMO internet group is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.63% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 18th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 30th March, 2026.
Key information
1.6%
Dividend yield
4.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.4% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.8% |
| Next dividend pay date | 18 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 30 Mar 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 32% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 02
9449: AI Alliance And GPU Cloud Investment Will Drive Upside-Skewed Outlook
Analysts kept their fair value estimate for GMO Internet Group steady at ¥4,122, citing unchanged assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for leaving price targets aligned with prior views. What's in the News Board meeting on April 10, 2026 to consider a secondary offering of shares in consolidated subsidiary GMO Internet, Inc.Narrative Update • Apr 17
9449: AI Alliance And GPU Cloud Expansion Will Drive A More Upside-Skewed Outlook
Analysts now see GMO Internet Group’s fair value edging from ¥4,062.5 to ¥4,122.0. This reflects slightly adjusted assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E of 17.22 versus 18.51 previously. What's in the News Board meeting on April 10, 2026 to consider a secondary offering of shares in consolidated subsidiary GMO Internet, Inc., via an underwriting syndicate led by joint lead managers (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 03
9449: Share Repurchases And AI Fintech Expansion Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have maintained their ¥5,000 price target for GMO Internet Group, citing slightly revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as the main factors behind the updated view. What's in the News Board meeting on March 19, 2026, to consider continuation of the policy toward large scale purchases of the company’s shares, described as takeover defense measures (Board Meeting).Narrative Update • Mar 20
9449: Buybacks And AI Alliances Will Shape A More Upside-Skewed Outlook
Analysts have kept their average price target for GMO Internet Group unchanged at ¥4,062.50. They cite slightly higher modeled revenue growth of 8.75%, a marginally stronger profit margin of 7.84%, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption of 18.51x in their updated forecasts.Narrative Update • Mar 06
9449: Share Repurchases And New AI Authorizations Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for GMO Internet Group at ¥5,000. Only minor adjustments have been made to assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and the future P/E used to support the unchanged price target.Narrative Update • Feb 19
9449: Share Repurchases And AI Expansion Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have kept their ¥5,000 price target on GMO Internet Group steady, citing a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly softer revenue growth outlook, and a small improvement in expected profit margin and future P/E assumptions as reasons for only fine tuning their models rather than changing the headline target. What's in the News The board approved a proposal to amend the Articles of Incorporation, aiming to expand and reinforce operations in AI, robotics and cybersecurity, and to add new purposes related to insurance and small-amount and short-term insurance businesses, subject to approval at the FY2025 AGM on March 19, 2026 (Changes in Company Bylaws/Rules, Feb 16, 2026).Narrative Update • Feb 05
9449: Buybacks And Alliance Plans Will Guide A Measured Outlook
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for GMO Internet Group unchanged at ¥4,062.50 while modestly adjusting inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects updated views on the stock's risk profile rather than a shift in their headline price target.Narrative Update • Jan 22
9449: Share Buybacks And Alliance Plans Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for GMO Internet Group from ¥3,670 to ¥4,062.50, citing adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E as the main drivers of this change. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program on November 25, 2025, allowing GMO Internet Group to buy back up to 4,200,000 shares, or 4.14% of issued share capital, for up to ¥10,000 million.Narrative Update • Jan 07
9449: Share Repurchases And Alliance Moves Will Support Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on GMO Internet Group to ¥5,000, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program on November 25, 2025, allowing GMO Internet Group to buy back up to 4,200,000 shares, or 4.14% of issued share capital, for up to ¥10,000 million, with the program running through February 12, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 13
9449: Share Buybacks And Higher Margins Will Drive Stronger Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for GMO Internet Group from ¥4,500 to ¥5,000, citing a modest uplift in expected profit margins and a slightly higher justified future earnings multiple, despite largely unchanged growth assumptions and discount rate. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on November 25, 2025, signaling ongoing commitment to shareholder returns (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Nov 03
GMO internet group, Inc. (TSE:9449) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, GMO internet group fair value estimate is JP¥6,260 GMO...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Market Participants Recognise GMO internet group, Inc.'s (TSE:9449) Earnings
When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider GMO...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Is There An Opportunity With GMO internet group, Inc.'s (TSE:9449) 40% Undervaluation?
TSE:9449 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore GMO internet group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Is GMO internet group (TSE:9449) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 19
GMO internet group (TSE:9449) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥14.00
GMO internet group, Inc. ( TSE:9449 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥14.00 per share on the 18th of...Analysis Article • May 07
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By GMO internet group, Inc.'s (TSE:9449) 25% Share Price Surge
GMO internet group, Inc. ( TSE:9449 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the...Analysis Article • Mar 20
GMO internet group (TSE:9449) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥14.00
GMO internet group, Inc.'s ( TSE:9449 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥14.00 per share on 17th of June...Analysis Article • Mar 06
GMO internet group's (TSE:9449) Dividend Will Be ¥14.00
GMO internet group, Inc.'s ( TSE:9449 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥14.00 per share on 17th of June...
New Narrative • Feb 23
Launch Of Net Security Project Will Address Global Cybersecurity Needs
The transition to a holding structure and security project launch can drive revenue growth by enhancing operational efficiency and creating new revenue streams.Analysis Article • Dec 18
GMO internet group (TSE:9449) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥12.30
The board of GMO internet group, Inc. ( TSE:9449 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥12.30 per share on the...Analysis Article • Nov 08
Investors Interested In GMO internet group, Inc.'s (TSE:9449) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.1x GMO internet group, Inc. ( TSE:9449 ) may be sending bearish signals...Analysis Article • Aug 06
It's Down 26% But GMO internet group, Inc. (TSE:9449) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
GMO internet group, Inc. ( TSE:9449 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Is GMO internet group (TSE:9449) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 19
With GMO internet group, Inc. (TSE:9449) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
GMO internet group, Inc.'s ( TSE:9449 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.5x might make it look like a sell...Analysis Article • Feb 29
GMO internet group (TSE:9449) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: 9449's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: 9449's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| GMO internet group Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (9449) | 1.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (JP) | 1.7% |
| Market Top 25% (JP) | 3.7% |
| Industry Average (IT) | 1.9% |
| Analyst forecast (9449) (up to 3 years) | 3.1% |
Notable Dividend: 9449's dividend (1.63%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (1.73%).
High Dividend: 9449's dividend (1.63%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the JP market (3.7%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (31.7%), 9449's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (11.8%), 9449's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 11:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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
GMO internet group, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 5 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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| Keiichi Yoneshima | Barclays |
| Yoshitaka Nagao | BofA Global Research |
| null null | CLSA |