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It emphasizes a policy of pursuing high growth while continuing to deliver high returns to shareholders.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share (Year-end): 530.00 yen (Previous forecast 320.00 yen \u2192 Revised to 530.00 yen)\nDividend per Share (Annual): 850.00 yen (Previous forecast 640.00 yen \u2192 Revised to 850.00 yen)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#NotAShareBuybackButDividend, #ShareholderReturnPolicy","jir_key_figures":"Dividend per Share (Year-end): 530.00 yen\nDividend per Share (Annual): 850.00 yen\nPrevious Forecast (Year-end): 320.00 yen \/ Previous Forecast (Annual): 640.00 yen","jir_meta_title":"Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. Revises Dividend Forecast\uff5cFY Aug 2026","jir_meta_description":"Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. revises its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending August 2026, raising the year-end dividend to 530 yen and the annual dividend to 850 yen. 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