Japan Dividends: Seeking Refuge in Stability and Predictability

In this report, we feature:

• How Nikkei 225 dividends have the advantage of being resilient amidst short-term changes in their earnings, cash outlook and unfavourable macroeconomic environment

• Sectoral breakdown of FY2022 Nikkei 225 dividend outlook. Aggregate dividend is expected to grow by a rate of 2.4% to 12.1 trillion yen.

• Analysis of Japanese companies' dividend guidance: how much reliance to place on them?

• Analysis of Nikkei 225 dividend yield: post-pandemic rebound is showing and the gap with Japan government bond returns is at historical high

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