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The company raised the DOE dividend payout ratio to over 3.5%, aiming to reach 4.0% at an early stage.","jir_summary":"### Dividend Forecast Revision\nUB\uff25 revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to 160 yen per share annually, in conjunction with the FY2026 financial results announcement. This represents an increase from the previous forecast, and the company has raised its dividend payout ratio target from over 2.5% to over 3.5%, with the goal of achieving 4.0% at an earlier stage. This demonstrates the company's policy to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis revision of the dividend forecast presents an attractive return policy for shareholders and is part of management\u2019s approach to focus on capital efficiency. UB\uff25 intends to maintain its dividend payout ratio target while adjusting dividend amounts in line with business progress. Investors should pay attention to the company's review of its capital policy and its commitment to shareholder returns.","jir_financial_highlights":"Dividend forecast for FY ending March 2027: 160.00 yen (Increase from previous forecast (80.00 yen \u2192 160.00 yen))\nActual for FY ended March 2026: 110.00 yen (YoY unknown)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#UB\uff25, #DividendForecastRevision, #JapanStocks","jir_key_figures":"Dividend forecast for FY ending March 2027: 160.00 yen (increase from previous forecast)\nActual for FY ended March 2026: 110.00 yen\nDOE dividend payout ratio target: over 3.5% (aiming for 4.0% at an early stage)","jir_meta_title":"[UB\uff25] Dividend Forecast Revision | May 2026","jir_meta_description":"UB\uff25 revised its dividend forecast for FY ending March 2027 to 160 yen, raising the dividend payout ratio to over 3.5%, and demonstrating its policy to enhance shareholder returns. 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