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The dividend will be paid based on the number of shares before the stock split.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Dividend\nSumitomo Corporation resolved at its Board of Directors meeting on May 1, 2026, to set the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, at 80 yen per share. This represents an increase from the previous year-end dividend of 65 yen, with a total dividend amount of 95,413 million yen. The annual dividend, including the interim dividend of 70 yen, amounts to 150 yen, up from 130 yen the previous year. The source of the dividend is retained earnings, and the effective date is June 22, 2026. Moreover, a 4-for-1 stock split is scheduled for July 1, 2026, and this dividend is based on the number of shares before the split.\n\n### Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook\nBased on the Medium-Term Management Plan 2026, the company aims for a total shareholder return ratio of over 40% through dividends and share buybacks. The progressive dividend policy seeks to enhance dividend stability and increase dividends in line with profit growth. Net income attributable to owners of the parent for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is 600.3 billion yen, which underpins this dividend increase decision. Strengthening shareholder returns is expected to continue going forward.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per Share (Year-end): 80 yen (Increased from 65 yen in the previous fiscal year)\nTotal Dividends: 95,413 million yen (Increased from 78,650 million yen in the previous fiscal year)\nAnnual Dividend (Total): 150 yen (Increased from 130 yen in the previous year)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoCorporation, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Year-end Dividend: 80 yen (Previous Year: 65 yen)\nTotal Dividends: 95,413 million yen (Previous Year: 78,650 million yen)\nAnnual Dividend Total: 150 yen (Previous Year: 130 yen)","jir_meta_title":"[Sumitomo Corporation] Year-End Dividend Increased to 80 Yen | Fiscal Year Ending March 2026","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Corporation has decided on a year-end dividend of 80 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026. The annual dividend totals 150 yen, reflecting an increase from the previous year. 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