Bank of Saga hikes fiscal year 2026 dividend forecast

Bank of Saga Ltd. announced on October 24, 2025, a revision to its dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

The interim dividend forecast for the second quarter-end has been increased by 5 yen, from 45 yen per share to 50 yen per share. Similarly, the year-end dividend forecast has also been raised by 5 yen, from 45 yen per share to 50 yen per share.

Consequently, the total annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now stands at 100 yen per share, an increase of 10 yen from the previous forecast of 90 yen per share. This includes an interim dividend of 50 yen and a year-end dividend of 50 yen. For context, the actual dividend for the previous fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, was 90 yen per share, comprising 40 yen for the second quarter-end and 50 yen for the fiscal year-end.

The bank stated this revision reflects its basic policy of paying stable dividends while considering internal reserves, acknowledging the public nature of the banking business and aiming to secure a lasting and stable business foundation. The decision was made after comprehensively evaluating this policy, performance progress, and other factors.