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DividendMay 15, 2026, 06:21 AM

MUFG Raises Year-End Dividend to ¥51.00; Annual Dividend ¥86.00

AI Summary

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced a resolution by its Board of Directors to pay a year-end dividend of surplus with a record date of March 31, 2026. The company will pay ¥51.00 per share, an increase from the previously forecasted ¥39.00, resulting in an annual dividend of ¥86.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. This decision reflects MUFG's strong financial performance, with profits attributable to owners of parent reaching ¥2,427.2 billion, exceeding targets and aligning with its strategy for stable and sustainable dividend growth.

Key Highlights

  • MUFG resolved to pay a year-end dividend of ¥51.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
  • This is an increase from the most recent dividend forecast of ¥39.00 per share.
  • The total amount of dividends for the year-end is ¥576,848 million.
  • The record date for the dividend is March 31, 2026, with an effective date of June 29, 2026.
  • The annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, will be ¥86.00 per share, up from ¥64.00 in the previous year.
  • The dividend increase is due to profits attributable to owners of parent exceeding the target, reaching ¥2,427.2 billion.
  • MUFG aims for a stable and sustainable increase in dividend per share with a target payout ratio of approximately 40%.