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The next period's dividend forecast is 104 yen per share (interim 52 yen), with plans to increase the payout ratio to over 40% by FY2027. This allows investors to anticipate stable dividends and stronger shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend per share: 147 yen (Increase of 34 yen (from the forecast announced on November 14, 2025))\nAnnual dividend: 260 yen (Previous year actual 175 yen)\nPayout ratio: 35.7\uff05 (Policy aims to exceed 40% by FY2027)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#77Bank, #Dividend, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Total dividends: 10,999 million yen\nDividend per share: 147 yen (FY2026)\nAnnual dividend: 260 yen (FY2026)","jir_meta_title":"\u301077 Bank, Ltd.\u30112026 Dividend Increase\uff5c147 yen\u2192260 yen planned","jir_meta_description":"77 Bank, Ltd. plans to increase the dividend for FY2026 from 147 yen to 260 yen, with an expected payout ratio of 35.7%. 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