JR East boosts dividend after strong fiscal 2025 performance

** East Japan Railway Company (TSE:9020) reported strong fiscal 2025 financial results, driven by increased railway usage and retail sales, leading to a 5.8% increase in operating revenues to JPY2,887.5 billion. Operating income rose 9.2% to JPY376.7 billion and net profit attributable to owners of parent grew 14.2% to JPY224.2 billion. Building on this success, JR East is increasing its year-end dividend to JPY34 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY60 per share and representing a payout ratio of 30.3%.