Mazda Motor Corporation
7261・Prime Market・Transportation Equipment
Governance
The company has adopted the Company with an Audit and Supervisory Committee structure, with a Board of Directors comprising 15 members (of which 7 are outside directors). The company has established the "Officer System and Compensation Advisory Committee" as an advisory body to the Board of Directors, aiming to improve the transparency and fairness of nominations and compensation.
Risk Management
Under the Basic Risk Management Policy, individual risks are managed by each responsible department, while company-wide risks are managed by the department in charge of overall risk management. The Risk and Compliance Committee sets priority issues, and a system has been established whereby the internal audit department regularly reports to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Supervisory Committee.
Shareholder Returns
Policy of stable dividends; annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) is ¥55 per share (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥30). Payout ratio is at a high level of 98.9% due to a sharp decline in net income. The same amount of ¥55 is forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027). No share buybacks have been conducted.
Dividend Policy
Decided based on the fiscal year's performance, management environment, and financial condition, among other factors. The company strives to achieve stable dividends and steady improvement. Interim and year-end dividends are paid twice a year. For FY2026 (ending March 2026), the annual dividend per share is ¥55 (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥30), with a payout ratio of 98.9% and total dividends of ¥34,693 million. For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the forecasted annual dividend per share is also ¥55 (interim ¥25 + year-end ¥30), with a forecasted payout ratio of 38.5%.
ESG
Mazda has set targets of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050 and carbon neutrality at its global own manufacturing plants by 2035, and is promoting a multi-solution electrification strategy. In terms of human capital, the company has set targets of 110 female managers (FY2026 target) and a 75% male childcare leave uptake rate; as of the end of March 2026, progress stood at 99 and 67.1%, respectively.
Last updated: June 23, 2026