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The dividend revision is aligned with the company's medium-term growth strategy and aims to strengthen shareholder trust.","jir_financial_highlights":"Second Quarter End Dividend: 30.00 yen (Increase (6 yen increase from previous forecast of 30.00 yen))\nYear-End Dividend: 36.00 yen (Revised (from previous forecast of 30.00 yen))\nAnnual Dividend: 66.00 yen (New forecast)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JapanChemical, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Revised second quarter end dividend: 36.00 yen\nAnnual dividend: 66.00 yen\nTarget dividend payout ratio: over 40% of consolidated net income","jir_meta_title":"[Japan Chemical] Dividend Increase Announcement | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"Japan Chemical Co. has increased its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with an annual dividend of 66 yen. 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