Nomura Holdings (NMR) reports progress on 2026 JPY 60B buyback

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. reported progress on its share repurchase program for the month from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Under a Board authorization dated January 30, 2026 to repurchase up to 100,000,000 common shares for up to 60,000,000,000 JPY between February 17 and September 30, 2026, it bought back shares on eight trading days in February.

During this reporting month, Nomura repurchased a total of 7,913,300 common shares for an aggregate cost of 11,298,296,950 JPY. As of the end of February 2026, the progress of the share repurchase was 7.9% based on shares and 18.8% based on the yen amount authorized. The report also notes 2,400 treasury shares disposed in connection with the exercise of stock acquisition rights.

As of February 28, 2026, Nomura had total issued shares of 3,163,562,601 and held 237,217,891 shares in treasury. The treasury share balance reflects equity compensation dispositions recorded based on contribution dates of monetary compensation claims.

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FORM 6-K

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number: 1-15270

For the month of March 2026

NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

13-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome

Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8645

Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

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EXHIBIT

Exhibit Number
1.		(English Translation) Share Buyback Report for the reporting month from February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: March 12, 2026		By:		/s/ Yoshifumi Kishida
				Yoshifumi Kishida
				Senior Managing Director

[Translation of Share Buyback Report for the reporting month from February 1, 2026 to February 28, 2026 filed with the Director General of the Kanto Finance Bureau by Nomura Holdings, Inc. on March 12, 2026]

Class of Shares: Common Stock

1. Status of repurchase

(1) Status of a repurchase pursuant to a resolution at a general meeting of shareholders

Not applicable

(2) Status of a repurchase pursuant to a resolution at the meeting of a board of directors (“Board”)

as of February 28, 2026

		Number of Shares								Total Repurchase Amount (JPY)
Authorization pursuant to the resolution of the Board (January 30, 2026) (Period of repurchase: from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (excluding the ten business days following the announcement of each quarterly financial results))							100,000,000				60,000,000,000
Repurchases during this reporting month (Date of repurchase)			(Date) February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27				1,048,000 1,048,000 1,011,300 1,040,000 960,000 1,120,000 871,000 815,000				1,523,336,850 1,535,243,000 1,473,918,550 1,466,099,300 1,325,239,850 1,566,735,000 1,232,992,900 1,174,731,500
Total			—				7,913,300				11,298,296,950
Aggregate shares repurchased as of the end of this reporting month							7,913,300				11,298,296,950
Progress of share repurchase (%)							7.9				18.8

2. Status of disposition

as of February 28, 2026

		Number of shares disposed in the reporting month						Aggregate amount of disposition (JPY)
Treasury shares disposed subject to procedures for issuance of new shares		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Treasury shares canceled		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Treasury shares transferred upon merger, share exchange, share delivery or demerger		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Other (upon request for purchasing “less-than-a-full-unit shares”)		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Other (exercise of stock acquisition rights)		(Date) February 5			2,400				2,400
Subtotal		—			2,400				2,400
Other (delivery of shares under Restricted Stock Units plan)		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Total		—			2,400				2,400

3. Status of shares held in treasury

as of February 28, 2026

As of the end of the reporting month		Number of Shares
Total number of issued shares			3,163,562,601
Number of shares held in treasury			237,217,891

Note) In relation to “2. Status of disposition” and “3. Status of shares held in treasury” above, the disposition of treasury shares relating to Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation is recorded based on the contribution date of a monetary compensation claim. The number of shares held in treasury above therefore includes reduction in number of shares as a result of disposition of treasury shares as equity compensation in exchange for contribution-in-kind of monetary compensation claims on or before February 28, 2026.

FAQ

How much stock did Nomura Holdings (NMR) repurchase in February 2026?

Nomura repurchased 7,913,300 common shares in February 2026, spending a total of JPY 11,298,296,950. These buybacks occurred on eight trading days between February 17 and February 27, under the Board-authorized repurchase program started in mid-February 2026.

What is the size and term of Nomura Holdings (NMR) 2026 share buyback authorization?

The Board authorized repurchases of up to 100,000,000 shares or JPY 60,000,000,000. The permitted period runs from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026, excluding the ten business days following the announcement of each quarterly financial results.

What progress has Nomura Holdings (NMR) made on its 2026 buyback as of February 28, 2026?

As of February 28, 2026, Nomura’s share repurchase progress was 7.9% of the authorized share amount and 18.8% of the authorized yen amount. This reflects 7,913,300 shares bought for JPY 11,298,296,950 under the ongoing program.

How many shares does Nomura Holdings (NMR) have issued and in treasury as of February 28, 2026?

As of February 28, 2026, Nomura had 3,163,562,601 total issued shares and held 237,217,891 shares in treasury. The treasury balance incorporates reductions from equity compensation dispositions recorded based on monetary compensation contribution dates.

Were any treasury shares disposed or canceled by Nomura Holdings (NMR) in February 2026?

In February 2026, Nomura recorded the disposition of 2,400 treasury shares due to exercise of stock acquisition rights. The report shows no treasury shares canceled and no other treasury share dispositions, transfers, or Restricted Stock Unit deliveries during the month.

On which dates did Nomura Holdings (NMR) execute February 2026 share repurchases?

Nomura executed buybacks on February 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, and 27, 2026. Each of these trading days contributed to the total 7,913,300 shares repurchased for JPY 11,298,296,950 under the Board-approved program.