Nomura (NMR) reports 7.9M shares repurchased under 2026 buyback plan

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Nomura Holdings, Inc. reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program. Between February 17 and February 28, 2026, the company repurchased 7,913,300 common shares for a total of 11,298,296,950 yen through stock exchange purchases via a trust bank.

The buyback is being carried out under a Board of Directors resolution from January 30, 2026, which authorized repurchases of up to 100 million common shares, equal to 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.

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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. 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: March 2, 2026				By:		/s/ Yoshifumi Kishida
						Yoshifumi Kishida
						Senior Managing Director

Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market

Tokyo, March 2, 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		7,913,300 shares
3. Aggregate purchase amount		11,298,296,950 yen
4. Purchase period		February 17, 2026, to February 28, 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 February 28, 2026, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ resolution above:

1. Number of shares repurchased		7,913,300 shares
2. Aggregate purchase amount		11,298,296,950 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 Holdings (NMR) report in March 2026?

Nomura reported that from February 17 to February 28, 2026 it repurchased 7,913,300 common shares. These shares were bought on the stock exchange via a trust bank, for a total consideration of 11,298,296,950 yen under its ongoing buyback program.

How large is Nomura Holdings’ authorized share buyback program?

Nomura’s Board authorized repurchases of up to 100 million common shares under the program. This authorization represents 3.2% of issued shares and allows total purchases of up to 60 billion yen during the specified buyback period in 2026.

What is the time frame for Nomura Holdings’ 2026 share buyback program?

The buyback program runs from February 17, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The period excludes the ten business days following announcements of quarterly operating results, as specified in the Board of Directors’ resolution approving the program.

What method is Nomura Holdings using to execute its share repurchases?

Nomura is repurchasing shares on the stock exchange via a trust bank. The Board resolution notes that details of the trust agreement, including the timing to start the buyback, are determined separately by a Representative Executive Officer or the CFO.

How many shares has Nomura Holdings repurchased cumulatively under this program?

As of February 28, 2026, Nomura had repurchased a cumulative 7,913,300 common shares under the Board-authorized program. The aggregate purchase amount for these repurchases was 11,298,296,950 yen, according to the company’s status update.

What type of shares are included in Nomura Holdings’ 2026 buyback program?

The buyback program covers Nomura Holdings’ common shares. Both the Board’s January 30, 2026 resolution and the reported repurchase activity specify that only common shares are being repurchased under this authorization from the stock exchange via a trust bank.