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As a result, the annual dividend is expected to be 38 yen, combining the 17 yen dividend paid at the end of the second quarter. The dividend payout ratio target is approximately 40%, and the company\u2019s basic policy is to maintain a progressive dividend.\n\n### Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook\nThe company plans to implement flexible and agile share buybacks based on market conditions and performance outlooks. This dividend increase reflects a comprehensive assessment of the achievement status of earnings forecasts and the business environment, aiming to further enhance returns to shareholders. The company is committed to maintaining stable dividends and strengthening shareholder returns going forward.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual Dividend (Total): 38 yen (Up 1 yen from previous forecast of 37 yen)\nYear-end Dividend: 21 yen (Up 1 yen from previous forecast of 20 yen)\nSecond Quarter-end Dividend: 17 yen (Actual)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#YokohamaFinancialGroup, #DividendForecastRevision, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Year-end Dividend Forecast: 21 yen (Up 1 yen)\nAnnual Dividend Forecast: 38 yen (Previous forecast: 37 yen)\nSecond Quarter-end Dividend Actual: 17 yen","jir_meta_title":"Yokohama Financial Group Revises Fiscal 2026 Dividend Forecast Upward by 1 Yen to 38 Yen Annually","jir_meta_description":"Yokohama Financial Group has raised its year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 from 20 yen to 21 yen per share, revising the annual dividend to 38 yen. 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