Nomura Holdings (NMR) hits ¥60B buyback cap and details treasury shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. reports monthly progress for its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by the Board on January 30, 2026. The authorization permits repurchasing up to 100,000,000 common shares for a total of up to JPY 60,000,000,000 during the period from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026, excluding the ten business days following announcement of each quarterly financial results.

As of July 31, 2026, the company had repurchased an aggregate 46,861,200 shares for a total of JPY 59,999,879,300, reflecting 46.9% of the maximum share amount and 100.0% of the maximum monetary amount. No shares were repurchased in July 2026 itself.

During July, 2,300 treasury shares were disposed of in connection with exercise of stock acquisition rights. As of July 31, 2026, total issued shares were 3,088,562,601, of which 165,591,352 were held in treasury. Treasury-share figures reflect equity compensation arrangements under the Restricted Stock Units plan, based on the contribution date of related monetary compensation claims.

Key Figures

Share repurchase authorization (shares): 100,000,000 shares Share repurchase authorization (amount): JPY 60,000,000,000 Aggregate shares repurchased: 46,861,200 shares +5 more

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Share repurchase authorization (shares) 100,000,000 shares Maximum common shares authorized for repurchase by Board resolution on January 30, 2026

Share repurchase authorization (amount) JPY 60,000,000,000 Maximum total repurchase amount under authorization period to September 30, 2026

Aggregate shares repurchased 46,861,200 shares Total shares repurchased as of July 31, 2026 under the 2026 program

Aggregate repurchase amount JPY 59,999,879,300 Total cash spent on share repurchases as of July 31, 2026

Repurchase progress (shares) 46.9% Percentage of maximum share amount repurchased as of July 31, 2026

Repurchase progress (amount) 100.0% Percentage of maximum monetary amount used as of July 31, 2026

Total issued shares 3,088,562,601 shares Total number of issued shares as of July 31, 2026

Treasury shares 165,591,352 shares Number of shares held in treasury as of July 31, 2026

Key Terms

Share Buyback, treasury shares, Restricted Stock Units, stock acquisition rights, +1 more

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Share Buyback financial

"Share Buyback Report for the reporting month from July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026"

A share buyback is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own stock from the market, which reduces the number of shares available to other investors. Think of it like a bakery buying back some of its own cookies so the remaining cookies are a bigger slice of the business; buybacks can raise per-share earnings and ownership stakes and signal management’s confidence, but they also use cash that could have been spent on growth or dividends.

treasury shares financial

"Number of shares held in treasury | | | 165,591,352"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

Restricted Stock Units financial

"delivery of shares under Restricted Stock Units plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

stock acquisition rights financial

"Other (exercise of stock acquisition rights) | | (Date) July 29"

contribution-in-kind financial

"equity compensation in exchange for contribution-in-kind of monetary compensation claims"

FAQ

What is the size of Nomura Holdings (NMR) 2026 share repurchase authorization?

Nomura Holdings’ Board authorized repurchasing up to 100,000,000 common shares for a total of up to JPY 60,000,000,000. The authorized period runs from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026, excluding the ten business days after each quarterly results announcement.

How much has Nomura Holdings (NMR) repurchased under the program as of July 31, 2026?

As of July 31, 2026, Nomura Holdings had repurchased 46,861,200 shares for a total of JPY 59,999,879,300. This represents 46.9% of the maximum share amount and 100.0% of the authorized monetary amount.

Did Nomura Holdings (NMR) repurchase any shares in July 2026?

No shares were repurchased in July 2026. The report shows dashes for the number of shares repurchased and total repurchase amount during the month, while cumulative repurchases reflect activity before July 2026.

What are Nomura Holdings’ (NMR) total issued and treasury shares as of July 31, 2026?

As of July 31, 2026, Nomura Holdings had 3,088,562,601 total issued shares, of which 165,591,352 were held in treasury. Treasury-share figures incorporate changes from equity compensation-related dispositions up to that date.

What treasury share dispositions did Nomura Holdings (NMR) report for July 2026?

For July 2026, Nomura Holdings reports disposal of 2,300 treasury shares related to the exercise of stock acquisition rights. No disposals were recorded for mergers, share exchanges, share deliveries, demergers, or Restricted Stock Units deliveries in that month.

How does Nomura Holdings (NMR) treat treasury shares used for Restricted Stock Units?

Treasury shares used for equity compensation under Restricted Stock Units are recorded based on the contribution date of related monetary compensation claims. The reported number of treasury shares therefore already reflects such dispositions on or before July 31, 2026.

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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 August 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):     

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Information furnished on this form:

EXHIBIT

Exhibit Number
1.		(English Translation) Share Buyback Report for the reporting month from July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.

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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: August 13, 2026		By:		/s/ Akito Bato
				Akito Bato
				Senior Managing Director

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[Translation of Share Buyback Report for the reporting month from July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 filed with the Director General of the Kanto Finance Bureau by Nomura Holdings, Inc. on August 13, 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 July 31, 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) —				—				—
Total			—				—				—
Aggregate shares repurchased as of the end of this reporting month							46,861,200				59,999,879,300
Progress of share repurchase (%)							46.9				100.0

2. Status of disposition

as of July 31, 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) July 29			2,300				2,300
Subtotal		—			2,300				2,300
Other (delivery of shares under Restricted Stock Units plan)		(Date) —			—				—
Subtotal		—			—				—
Total		—			2,300				2,300

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3. Status of shares held in treasury

as of July 31, 2026

As of the end of the reporting month		Number of Shares
Total number of issued shares			3,088,562,601
Number of shares held in treasury			165,591,352

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 July 31, 2026.