7 August Stocks With New or Expanded Shareholder Perks—and Yields Above 10%

2026-08-05

August is a month when many companies introduce or expand their shareholder benefit programs, making it one that investors cannot afford to overlook. From generous QUO Card giveaways to stocks with astonishingly high yields, there are numerous hidden gems that only those in the know can take advantage of.

Following Part 1, which introduced the ultimate cost-of-living defense stocks that can dramatically reduce everyday shopping expenses, Part 2 now turns to the real thrill of investing: overlooked gems and high-yield stocks.

▶ Part 1: [Shareholder Benefits] Aeon, Bic Camera, MUJI and more. A lineup of hugely popular stocks directly connected to everyday life! Notable stocks for August

As companies become increasingly focused on rewarding their shareholders, a surprising number have introduced new shareholder benefit programs or significantly expanded existing ones this August.

From a karaoke stock with a total yield exceeding 10% for long-term holders—Koshidaka Holdings—to a special-case stock, Tomoku, offering a one-time ¥10,000 QUO Card to commemorate the launch of its new benefit program, and a hotel-related stock, Kasumigaseki Capital, whose shareholder benefit value has jumped to four times its previous level, there is no shortage of noteworthy opportunities.

After checking out the classic, well-known stocks, it’s time to explore these hidden gems known only to those in the know and take your shareholder-benefit lifestyle to the next level!

《New Shareholder Benefit》A Lavish Gift Program Introduced by A-Tai

The Premium Shareholder Benefit Club, where shareholders can choose from more than 5,000 products, is a popular perk that also offers the enjoyment of selecting a gift. In A-Tai’s case, holding 300 shares provides a higher yield than holding 200 shares, so investors may want to consider their options based on their available funds.

【A-Tai (369A)】 is a company involved in the perpetual memorial grave business, handling everything from planning and construction to sales and maintenance.

The company introduced a new shareholder benefit program beginning in August 2026. Shareholders holding at least 200 shares as of the end of August receive shareholder benefit points (Premium Shareholder Benefit Club points) based on the number of shares they own. These points can be exchanged through the shareholders-only A-Tai Premium Shareholder Benefit Club website for more than 5,000 products, including rice, branded beef, sweets, beverages, premium alcoholic drinks, home appliances, and experience-based gifts.

Shareholders holding 200 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ¥450,000, receive points worth ¥3,000, for a shareholder benefit yield of 0.67%. Increasing the holding by 100 shares to 300 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ¥675,000, doubles the benefit to points worth ¥6,000, resulting in the highest shareholder benefit yield of 0.89%.

《New Shareholder Benefit》A One-Time Special ¥10,000 Bonus【Tomoku】

It is rare to find a special shareholder benefit worth as much as ¥10,000 in QUO Card credit. This is a major one-time bonus commemorating the introduction of the new shareholder benefit, so if your budget allows, this is certainly an opportunity worth considering.

【Tomoku (3946)】 is primarily engaged in the corrugated cardboard manufacturing and processing business, where it boasts the largest market share in Japan. It also operates a housing business centered on imported Swedish House homes, as well as transportation and warehousing businesses.

The company announced the introduction of a new shareholder benefit for shareholders who continuously hold at least 300 shares for one year, with the end of March serving as the record date. The regular shareholder benefit will be offered once a year, with the first distribution scheduled for March 2027. However, in August 2026, the company will offer a one-time special benefit to commemorate the launch of the program.

Under this special commemorative benefit, shareholders who hold at least 300 shares as of the end of August 2026 will receive a ¥10,000 QUO Card (requiring an investment of approximately ¥1.298 million). In addition, investors who become shareholders as of the end of August 2026 and continue holding their shares through the end of March 2027 will become eligible for the regular benefit beginning in March 2027 after holding the shares for approximately seven months.

From March 2027 onward, shareholders who continuously hold at least 300 shares for between one and less than three years will receive a ¥10,000 QUO Card, while those who have held their shares continuously for three years or longer will receive a ¥15,000 QUO Card.

《New Shareholder Benefit》A Special Measure Lets You Receive a Gift【IDOM】

Normally, shareholders are required to have held the stock continuously for at least one year, but a special transitional measure allows investors to receive the benefit without any holding-period requirement through the August 2026 benefit period. Since the highest yield is achieved by holding 1,000 shares, investors may want to consider targeting that level and make smart use of the digital gift.

【IDOM (7599)】 is a major used-car retailer that operates the Gulliver chain.

In February 2026, the company introduced a new shareholder benefit requiring shareholders to hold at least 100 shares continuously for one year or more. Eligible shareholders receive a Digital Gift®, which can be exchanged for options such as PayPay Money Lite and Amazon Gift Cards, depending on the number of shares held.

For the February and August 2026 benefits, the continuous holding-period requirement is waived as a transitional measure accompanying the introduction of the new program. As long as shareholders hold at least 100 shares as of the relevant record date, they are eligible to receive the benefit. However, beginning with the February 2027 benefit, the requirement of at least one year of continuous ownership will apply. Therefore, investors who became shareholders after March 2026 should note that they will not be eligible for the February 2027 benefit.

With 100 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ¥127,000, shareholders receive ¥2,500 per half-year, or ¥5,000 annually, for a shareholder benefit yield of 3.93%. With 500 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ¥636,000, the annual benefit is ¥27,000, for a yield of 4.25%. With 1,000 shares, requiring an investment of approximately ¥1.272 million, the annual benefit rises to ¥60,000, for a yield of 4.72%—the highest shareholder benefit yield among the available shareholding levels.

The decision by a company that had previously discontinued its shareholder benefits to reinstate them can be seen as a sign of confidence in its recovering performance and its ability to return profits to shareholders. Watts, the industry’s fourth-largest player, is also a strong ally in helping households cope with rising living costs, making this an interesting time to watch the company for potential medium- to long-term growth.

《Shareholder Benefits Reinstated》Watts Brings Back Benefits with Disaster-Preparedness Goods【Watts】

Being able to cover disaster-preparedness supplies through shareholder benefits is particularly helpful for household budgeting, as these are items that can surprisingly add up when purchased out of pocket. (According to the company’s press release)

Disaster-preparedness goods are something people know they need but often put off buying. If useful items are regularly provided through shareholder benefits, households may naturally become more conscious of disaster preparedness. This is a particularly well-designed benefit that combines practicality with peace of mind.

【Watts (2735)】 operates Watts and other 100-yen shop chains, and is the fourth-largest company in the industry.

Shareholders who hold at least 200 shares as of the end of August will receive a “Watts Disaster-Preparedness Goods Assortment” worth approximately ¥1,500, consisting of disaster-preparedness products developed through the company’s Watts Disaster Preparedness Project.

The company discontinued its shareholder benefit program in August 2023 amid weak business performance, shifting its shareholder returns entirely toward dividends. Since then, its business performance has been recovering, and with stable profits now expected, the company has decided to reinstate its shareholder benefit program.

《Shareholder Benefits Expanded》An Astonishing 10% Yield【Koshidaka Holdings】

Stocks offering a total shareholder-return yield of more than 10% are extremely rare. For those who frequently use karaoke facilities, Koshidaka Holdings is well worth holding for the long term, with the goal of reaching three years of continuous ownership. It could significantly reduce the cost of leisure activities with family and friends.

【Koshidaka Holdings (2157)】 operates karaoke chain Manekineko and the solo-karaoke specialty chain One Kara, among other businesses.

Shareholders who own at least 100 shares as of the end of August or February receive shareholder benefit vouchers that can be used at Manekineko, One Kara, and other participating businesses, with the amount determined by the number of shares held and the length of continuous ownership.

Starting with the August 2026 benefit, the program has been expanded from once to twice a year, effectively doubling the annual benefit amount. The vouchers can also now be used at CAFE ECLA, JOYSOUND, KARAOKE GLANZA, and Tenku, a shabu-shabu and sukiyaki dining restaurant, giving shareholders more ways to use them.

With 100 shares (investment of approximately ¥102,500), shareholders with less than three years of continuous ownership receive ¥4,000 worth of vouchers annually, for a shareholder-benefit yield of 3.78%. After three or more years of continuous ownership, the annual benefit rises to ¥8,000, producing a 7.55% shareholder-benefit yield. Combined with the dividend yield of 2.64%, the total yield exceeds 10%.

The company confirms that the revised benefit program applies from the August 31, 2026 record date.

《Shareholder Benefits Changed & Expanded》Fourfold Increase in Benefits【Kasumigaseki Capital】

This stock has attracted attention for its generous expansion of shareholder benefits, with the value of the benefit increasing to roughly four times its previous level. Because the discount amount also increases with the length of time the shares are held, planning an annual family trip or a special getaway stay could become something to look forward to.

【Kasumigaseki Capital (3498)】 is a company engaged in real-estate development nationwide, including logistics facilities, hotel brands such as fav (FAV HOTEL), FAV LUX, and seven x seven, as well as facilities for senior citizens.

Shareholders who own at least 100 shares as of the end of August receive hotel accommodation discount vouchers for designated hotels, with the amount determined by the number of shares held and the length of continuous ownership. For 100 shares (investment of approximately ¥681,000), the benefit is ¥10,000 for less than one year of ownership, ¥11,000 after one year, ¥12,000 after two years, ¥13,000 after three years, and as much as ¥20,000 after five years or more.

Previously, the shareholder benefit was provided as points through the Premium Shareholder Benefits Club. From the August 2026 fiscal period, however, the benefit has been changed to hotel accommodation discount vouchers, with the value substantially increased to approximately four times the previous level. Details of the designated hotels and how to use the vouchers are scheduled to be announced on the Kasumigaseki Capital Premium Shareholder Benefits Clubwebsite and the company’s official website.

《Shareholder Benefit Expansion》20th Anniversary Bonus【Curves】

For Curves members, this is an especially attractive stock to consider. Since investors can also choose electronic money and other options, it is highly convenient even for general investors. With an additional benefit being offered this August to commemorate the chain’s 20th anniversary, this could be an ideal time to start both improving your health and building your assets.

【Curves Holdings (7085)】 operates Curves, one of Japan’s largest women-only fitness chains.

Shareholders who own at least 100 shares as of the end of August can choose one of the following shareholder benefits: a QUO Card, electronic money such as PayPay Money Lite, au PAY Gift Cards, or Rakuten Point Gift Cards, or, for Curves members or shareholders whose family members are members, a discount on Curves subscription products.

The benefit amount depends on the number of shares held and the length of continuous ownership, with the amount increasing for long-term shareholders. For 100 shares (an investment of approximately ¥94,000), holding the shares for at least three years gives a combined shareholder benefit and dividend yield of more than 5%.

For the August 2026 shareholder benefit, the company is adding an extra ¥1,000 as a special benefit commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Curves chain.

《Shareholder Benefit Expansion》Additional ¥2,000 QUO Card【Kohsoku】

In addition to its existing shareholder benefit, a new ¥2,000 QUO Card benefit has been introduced for August, making this a significant upgrade. For shareholders holding 100 shares, the total benefit has increased fivefold, making it easier to take advantage of the program.

[Kousoku (7504)] is a specialized trading company dealing in light packaging materials for food products, such as trays and film.

The company had previously offered shareholder benefits to shareholders holding 100 or more shares as of the end of March, but starting in August ’26, a new benefit was added: shareholders holding 100 or more shares as of the end of August will receive a flat-rate 2,000-yen original QUO Card.

As a result of this change, the value of the QUO card received for holding 100 shares (required investment: approximately 358,000 yen) has increased significantly from the previous 500 yen to 2,500 yen.

Note that shareholders holding 300 or more shares as of the end of March may choose either a promotional gift (catalog gift) or a charitable donation instead of the QUO card.

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All of the stocks featured in this article have a shareholder benefit record date of the end of August (August 31). To qualify for the August 2026 shareholder benefits, shares must be purchased by Thursday, August 27, 2026.

This article is intended solely to provide information and does not constitute an invitation to invest in or a recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. Please make your own investment decisions. The required investment amounts, expected dividend yields, and shareholder benefit yields (annual benefit value ÷ required investment amount) stated in the article are calculated based on the closing share prices and shareholder benefit details as of the time of writing (July 17, 2026). These figures may change due to fluctuations in share prices or changes to shareholder benefit programs. Please check the latest information before considering any purchase.

Reporting & Text： Hiroki Takekuni
Financial Planner / Representative, Rapport Consulting Office.After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at Nagoya University, he worked at a securities firm and an insurance agency before going independent. Through financial consultations and writing and supervising articles, he supports people in developing the ability to think for themselves and take action regarding their financial matters. He holds certifications as a Level 1 Financial Planning Specialist, CFP®, Real Estate Transaction Specialist, and Sauna & Spa Professional.
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