KOMATSU LTD.
6301・Prime Market・Machinery
Governance
The Board of Directors consists of 9 members (including 4 outside directors, a ratio of approximately 44%), and the company is a company with a Board of Corporate Auditors. Under the executive officer system introduced in 1999, management and execution are separated, and a Nomination Advisory Committee (66.7% outside members) and a Compensation Advisory Committee (83.3% outside members) have been established to ensure transparency.
Risk Management
The Company has established a Risk Management Committee chaired by the President and has introduced ERM (Enterprise Risk Management). Corporate risks are identified and evaluated and reported periodically to the Board of Directors, while a Risk Appetite Statement has been formulated. In addition, a system has been put in place under which an emergency response headquarters is established when a material risk materializes.
Shareholder Returns
The company's policy is a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40% or more. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥190 per share (interim ¥95 + year-end ¥95), representing a payout ratio of 45.9%. The same annual dividend of ¥190 per share is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027) (projected payout ratio of 53.8%). Share buybacks are planned for the period from April 30, 2026 to September 30, 2026, with an upper limit of 25 million shares and ¥100,000 million; all repurchased shares will be retired after acquisition.
Dividend Policy
The company's policy is a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40% or more, and it strives to maintain stable dividend payments by comprehensively taking into account consolidated business results, future investment plans, and cash flow. The annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥190 per share (interim ¥95 + year-end ¥95), with total dividends of ¥172,100 million and a consolidated payout ratio of 45.9%. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), an annual dividend of ¥190 per share is also planned, with a projected consolidated payout ratio of 53.8%.
ESG
Under its support for the TCFD, the company analyzes climate change risks and opportunities across four themes, setting targets of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 (versus 2010) and carbon neutrality by 2050. In human capital, it is promoting a target female manager ratio of 14% (FY2027 target), expanding global mobility, and developing digital talent, while in occupational health and safety, it aims for a continuous reduction in the lost-time injury frequency rate.
Last updated: June 18, 2026