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The annual dividend is planned to be 121 yen, with consideration given to increasing the payout ratio.","jir_summary":"### Performance Overview\nNichiwa's Board of Directors, held on July 31, 2026, decided to revise the dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and to implement a 70th anniversary commemorative dividend. Accordingly, the interim dividend at the end of the second quarter will be 64 yen, the year-end dividend will be 57 yen, and the total annual dividend is planned to be 121 yen. The company is also considering raising its payout ratio, demonstrating a policy of stable profit returns.\n\n### Impact on Shareholders and Future Outlook\nThis dividend revision is expected to enhance returns to shareholders, with ongoing plans to increase dividend levels. In addition to the commemorative dividend, the company is considering raising the payout ratio, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value. It plans to maintain stable dividends in the coming years while further strengthening profit distribution.","jir_financial_highlights":"Annual Dividend: 121 yen (Increased from previous forecast of 114 yen)\nInterim dividend at the end of the 2nd quarter: 64 yen (Increased from previous forecast of 57 yen)\nYear-end dividend: 57 yen (No change)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#Nichiwa, #DividendForecastRevision, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"Annual Dividend: 121 yen (including 7 yen commemorative dividend)\nInterim dividend at the end of the 2nd quarter: 64 yen\nYear-end dividend: 57 yen","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Nichiwa\u3011Dividend Increase and Commemorative Dividend | July 2026","jir_meta_description":"Nichiwa revised its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and plans to distribute a 70th anniversary commemorative dividend. 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