Musashino Bank raises forecast, increases dividends, announces stock split

Musashino Bank has revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 upward, anticipating higher net interest income and gains on stock sales. Consolidated ordinary income is now projected at JPY 97,600 million, up from JPY 91,100 million, with ordinary profit increasing to JPY 22,000 million from JPY 20,400 million. This leads to a revised basic earnings per share of JPY 453.88.

In response to improved performance, the bank's board of directors resolved on November 7, 2025, to increase the interim dividend per share to JPY 80.00 and the year-end dividend forecast to JPY 80.00, resulting in an annual dividend of JPY 160.00. The shareholder return policy was also revised, targeting a dividend payout ratio of approximately 40% of profit attributable to owners of parent and flexible treasury share repurchases.

To expand its investor base and improve liquidity, Musashino Bank will implement a 3-for-1 common share split, effective April 1, 2026, with a record date of March 31, 2026. This will increase the total number of authorized shares from 80 million to 240 million.