Kyushu Railway boosts dividend, announces share buyback amid profit growth

Kyushu Railway Company (TSE:9142) announced robust consolidated financial results for the year ended March 31, 2025, with operating revenue up 8.1% to JPY 454.39 billion and net income attributable to owners of the parent increasing 13.6% to JPY 43.65 billion. This performance has led to an increased year-end dividend proposal of JPY 51.50 per share, bringing the total annual dividend to JPY 98 per share, and a forecast of JPY 115 per share for the next fiscal year, reflecting a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 35% or higher. Further underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns, Kyushu Railway plans to repurchase JPY 10 billion worth of its own shares. The buyback will be executed through an Accelerated Share Repurchase (ASR) program via ToSTNeT-3, with Goldman Sachs International acting as the counterparty.