Nomura (NYSE: NMR) reports 32.6M shares repurchased in 2026 buyback

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its Board on January 30, 2026. During the period from March 1 to March 31, 2026, the company repurchased 24,638,300 common shares for an aggregate 30,180,151,350 yen via stock exchange purchases through a trust bank.

The Board authorization permits repurchases of up to 100 million common shares, described as 3.2% of issued shares, for a total value of up to 60 billion yen during the period from February 17 to September 30, 2026, excluding the ten business days following quarterly results announcements. As of March 31, 2026, Nomura had cumulatively repurchased 32,551,600 shares for 41,478,448,300 yen under this program.

Key Figures

March 2026 shares repurchased: 24,638,300 shares March 2026 buyback cost: 30,180,151,350 yen Authorized shares for buyback: Up to 100 million shares +4 more

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March 2026 shares repurchased 24,638,300 shares Repurchased March 1–31, 2026

March 2026 buyback cost 30,180,151,350 yen Aggregate purchase amount for March 2026

Authorized shares for buyback Up to 100 million shares Board authorization on January 30, 2026

Authorized buyback value Up to 60 billion yen Maximum total value under 2026 program

Cumulative shares repurchased 32,551,600 shares Total as of March 31, 2026

Cumulative buyback cost 41,478,448,300 yen Aggregate purchase amount as of March 31, 2026

Authorized proportion of issued shares 3.2% Authorized buyback relative to issued shares

Key Terms

share buyback program, Board of Directors, trust bank, Companies Act of Japan, +1 more

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share buyback program financial

"Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the status of its ongoing share buyback program"

A share buyback program is when a company uses its cash to repurchase its own outstanding shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to investors. That matters because it can raise the value of remaining shares and signal management's confidence in the business—similar to a bakery buying back unsold loafs to make each remaining loaf represent a larger share of its oven’s output—though buybacks can also affect cash available for other uses.

Board of Directors financial

"resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 30, 2026"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

trust bank financial

"Method of repurchase | Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank"

Companies Act of Japan regulatory

"pursuant to the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan"

common shares financial

"Type of shares | Common shares"

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

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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 April 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)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  X     Form 40-F    

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):    

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):    

Information furnished on this form:

EXHIBIT

Exhibit Number

1. Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market

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: April 1, 2026				By:		/s/ Akito Bato
						Akito Bato
						Senior Managing Director

Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market

Tokyo, April 1, 2026—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the status of its ongoing share buyback program resolved at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 30, 2026, pursuant to the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan.

Details of share buyback

1.		Type of shares		Common shares
2.		Number of shares repurchased		24,638,300 shares
3.		Aggregate purchase amount		30,180,151,350 yen
4.		Purchase period		March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026
5.		Method of repurchase		Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank
(Reference) Share buyback program resolution at Board of Directors meeting on January 30, 2026
1.		Type of shares		Common shares
2.		Total shares authorized for repurchase		Up to 100 million shares (3.2% of issued shares)
3.		Total value of shares authorized for repurchase		Up to 60 billion yen
4.		Period		February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (excluding the ten business days following the announcement of quarterly operating results)
5.		Method of repurchase		Purchase on the stock exchange via trust bank (The details of the trust agreement, including the timing to start the buyback, will be decided separately by a Representative Executive Officer or the CFO)

The accumulative number of shares purchased as of March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ resolution above:

1.		Number of shares repurchased		32,551,600 shares
2.		Aggregate purchase amount		41,478,448,300 yen

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For further information please contact:

Name		Company		Telephone
Kenji Yamashita		Nomura Holdings, Inc. Group Corporate Communications Dept.		81-3-3278-0591

Nomura

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

FAQ

What share buyback activity did Nomura (NMR) report for March 2026?

Nomura repurchased 24,638,300 common shares in March 2026. These shares were bought on the stock exchange via a trust bank for a total of 30,180,151,350 yen, as part of its ongoing Board-authorized share buyback program.

What is the total size of Nomura’s 2026 share buyback authorization?

Nomura’s Board authorized repurchases of up to 100 million common shares. The authorization also caps the total value of shares that may be repurchased at up to 60 billion yen, providing a defined framework for the 2026 buyback program.

Over what period is Nomura’s 2026 share repurchase program running?

The share repurchase program runs from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The period specifically excludes the ten business days following the announcement of quarterly operating results, aligning buybacks with internal governance practices.

How many shares has Nomura (NMR) bought back cumulatively as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Nomura had cumulatively repurchased 32,551,600 common shares. The aggregate purchase amount for these cumulative buybacks reached 41,478,448,300 yen under the Board’s January 30, 2026 resolution.

What repurchase method is Nomura using for its 2026 share buyback?

Nomura is conducting the buyback through purchases on the stock exchange via a trust bank. The filing notes that detailed trust agreement terms, including timing, are to be decided by a Representative Executive Officer or the CFO.

What proportion of Nomura’s issued shares is covered by the 2026 buyback authorization?

The 2026 buyback authorization covers up to 100 million common shares, described as 3.2% of issued shares. This sets an upper limit on the potential scale of repurchases relative to Nomura’s overall equity base.