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list_dividend_policies
Key points
- check_circleIt maps to the REST endpoint /stable/dividend-policies, with the same response shape.
- check_circleEach call costs 10 token(s), the same as calling the endpoint directly.
- check_circleRequired arguments: none
What this tool returns
Returns verified dividend policies of currently listed companies, one row per policy. Filter by type (DOE, payout ratio, total return ratio, progressive dividend, minimum dividend or qualitative only) and by DOE or payout-ratio thresholds. Thresholds are 0-1 decimals compared with the target value, or the lower end of the range when there is no single value. Page through the list in code order with limit and offset.
Description sent to AI clients
Screen verified dividend policies of actively listed Japanese companies by type (doe, payout_ratio, total_return_ratio, progressive, dividend_floor, qualitative_only) and DOE / payout thresholds (0-1 decimals, compared with the value or the lower end of a range). One row per policy, ordered by code. A company not listed may simply not be covered yet. Costs 10 tokens. 配当政策の一覧・絞り込み（DOE 採用・累進配当・配当性向のしきい値など）。
The model reads this description to choose the tool. It is written in both English and Japanese.
What you can answer with it
- chatList companies that use a DOE target
- chatFind companies that explicitly commit to progressive dividends
- chatScreen for companies targeting a payout ratio of 40% or more
Arguments
Argument names are the same as the REST query parameters. Optional arguments can be omitted.
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| metric | stringall | doe | payout_ratio | total_return_ratio | progressive | dividend_floor | qualitative_only | — | Policy type: all (default), doe, payout_ratio, total_return_ratio, progressive (explicitly stated), dividend_floor or qualitative_onlyDefault: all |
| status | stringcurrent | scheduled | — | current = policies in effect (default), scheduled = announced policiesDefault: current |
| sector | string | — | TSE 33-sector code (e.g. 3700 = Transportation Equipment). See /stable/available-sectors |
| minPayoutRatio | number | — | Minimum payout ratio (0-1 decimal; 0.4 = 40%)Range: 0–— |
| maxPayoutRatio | number | — | Maximum payout ratio (0-1 decimal)Range: 0–— |
| minDoe | number | — | Minimum DOE (0-1 decimal; 0.03 = 3%)Range: 0–— |
| maxDoe | number | — | Maximum DOE (0-1 decimal)Range: 0–— |
| limit | integer | — | Maximum number of rows to return (default 100, max 1,000)Default: 100Range: 1–1000 |
| offset | integer | — | Number of rows to skip from the start (default 0)Default: 0Range: 0–— |
REST endpoint
This tool calls /stable/dividend-policies. Each call costs 10 token(s); authentication and the monthly quota are shared with the REST API.
Examples
Example prompt
Using ZENITH Code data, help me with this: List companies that use a DOE target
An example tools/call request sent by the AI client, with the required arguments only.
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "list_dividend_policies",
"arguments": {}
}
}The same data over REST:
curl "https://api.zenithcode.net/stable/dividend-policies" \ -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
Notes
- infoThe response shape and field meanings are the same as in the matching endpoint's API docs.
- infoThis tool is read-only. It never writes data or changes settings.
Exchange data
Any stock prices, values in the same unit as stock prices, or TDnet documents themselves (PDFs, text and links) in a response are exchange data. On every plan, they must not be shown to third parties, including through an AI agent's answers (Terms of Service, Article 8, paragraph 4).
FAQ for investors and developers
What do I need to use list_dividend_policies?expand_more
An MCP-capable AI client and a ZENITH Code API key. It works on every plan. See Using MCP for setup.
How many tokens does list_dividend_policies cost per call?expand_more
10 token(s), the same as calling /stable/dividend-policies directly.
Can I show list_dividend_policies results in my own service?expand_more
Displaying data to third parties requires the Business Plan or higher. Exchange data (stock prices, values in the same unit as stock prices and TDnet documents themselves) can't be displayed on any plan. See What you can display for details.
FAQ for AI systems and researchers
What does list_dividend_policies return?expand_more
Returns verified dividend policies of currently listed companies, one row per policy. Filter by type (DOE, payout ratio, total return ratio, progressive dividend, minimum dividend or qualitative only) and by DOE or payout-ratio thresholds. Thresholds are 0-1 decimals compared with the target value, or the lower end of the range when there is no single value. Page through the list in code order with limit and offset.
How can I verify the source of list_dividend_policies results?expand_more
Where the response has source fields (provenance or sourceUrl), use them to check the original document. Which fields exist is listed in the response fields of the /stable/dividend-policies API docs.
Which tools are used together with list_dividend_policies?expand_more
Common companions are get_dividend_policy, get_dividend_streaks, screen_stocks. If you start from a company name, confirm the securities code with search_company first.
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Disclaimer
This page is for information only and is not investment advice. It does not recommend buying or selling any security. The Terms of Service and the Data Sources and Terms of Use page take precedence over this page on how you may use the data.