JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd.
6178・Prime Market・Services
Governance
As a company with a Nomination Committee, etc., the Board of Directors is composed of 13 directors (8 of whom are outside directors) and is responsible for management oversight, with outside directors holding a majority on each of the three committees—Nomination, Compensation, and Audit. Specialized committees such as the Group Risk & Compliance Committee and the Sustainability Committee have been established as advisory bodies to the Executive Committee, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness.
Risk Management
Under the basic risk management policy based on the Group Operation Memorandum, the company has introduced a Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) and operates a PDCA cycle for identifying top risks through officer surveys. The Group Risk & Compliance Committee reports deliberation results to the Board of Directors and other bodies, and the company is also working to prevent recurrence of incidents such as inappropriate use of non-public financial information and solicitation before regulatory approval.
Shareholder Returns
Annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25, year-end ¥25), with a payout ratio of 38.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to increase to ¥60 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥30). As a subsequent event, a resolution was passed for share buybacks with an upper limit of 100,000,000 shares and ¥150,000 million.
Dividend Policy
The basic policy is to continue providing stable returns to shareholders in line with business performance, aiming for steady profit distribution with awareness of capital efficiency while giving due consideration to strengthening internal reserves. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥50 per share (interim ¥25, year-end ¥25), with total dividends of ¥141,966 million and a payout ratio of 38.7%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the dividend is planned to be ¥60 per share (interim ¥30, year-end ¥30). The decision-making body for dividends is the Board of Directors (approval from the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications is required under Article 11 of the Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. Act).
ESG
The company has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by FY2030 compared to FY2019, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with FY2024 results showing a 24.2% reduction achieved. In terms of human capital, the company has set a childcare leave utilization rate of 100% for both men and women, and a female manager ratio at head office of 18.1% (targeting 30% by FY2030). ESG indicators (engagement score, female manager ratio, GHG reduction measure implementation status, and ESG rating improvement status) have also been incorporated into executive officer compensation.
Last updated: June 18, 2026