Murata Manufacturing announces year-end dividend increase for fiscal 2025

Murata Manufacturing (TSE:6981) announced plans to increase its year-end dividend to JPY 30.00 per share, marking a rise from JPY 27.00 per share in the previous fiscal year. The decision, made by the Board of Directors on May 23, 2025, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming general meeting scheduled for June 27, 2025. This year-end dividend, combined with the interim dividend of JPY 27.00 already paid, brings the total annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, to JPY 57.00 per share. The total dividend payout will amount to JPY 55,871 million, sourced from retained earnings, with an effective payment date of June 30, 2025. Murata’s dividend policy prioritizes shareholder returns through consistent increases in dividends, supported by growth in per-share profit and a robust corporate structure.