Record profit and new stock awards at Nomura (NMR) as FY2025/26 results rise
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nomura Holdings reported strong results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with net revenue of 2,167.7 billion yen, up 15 percent year on year. Income before income taxes rose 14 percent to 539.8 billion yen, and net income attributable to shareholders reached a record 362.1 billion yen, up 6 percent. Diluted EPS was 118.99 yen.
Fourth quarter net revenue was 577.2 billion yen, 5 percent higher quarter on quarter and 27 percent higher year on year, with net income of 73.9 billion yen and diluted EPS of 24.34 yen. Segment results were highlighted by all-time highs in Wealth Management and Wholesale pretax income, and Investment Management assets under management climbing to about 136.9 trillion yen.
Nomura declared a year-end dividend of 24 yen per share for shareholders of record at March 31, 2026, implying an annual dividend of 51 yen versus 57 yen for the prior year. The company also plans to grant RSUs and PSUs in late May 2026, with the maximum number of shares related to these awards estimated at approximately 30 million shares and the total grant amount at about 40 billion yen.
Positive
- Strong full-year growth and record profit: Net revenue rose 15 percent to 2,167.7 billion yen and net income attributable to shareholders reached a record 362.1 billion yen, supported by a 10.1 percent ROE and broad strength across Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale, and Banking.
Negative
- Annual dividend reduced versus prior year: The declared 24 yen year-end dividend brings the FY2025/26 annual dividend to 51 yen, below the prior year’s 57 yen, which included a 10 yen commemorative component.
Insights
Nomura delivers record profit, trims dividend, adds large equity-based pay plan.
Nomura posted solid top-line growth with net revenue up 15% to 2,167.7 billion yen and record net income of 362.1 billion yen. Return on equity of 10.1% and four-segment pretax income of 506.9 billion yen indicate broad-based profitability across Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale, and Banking.
Divisions showed strong momentum: Wealth Management and Wholesale achieved all-time-high pretax results, while Investment Management assets under management reached about 136.9 trillion yen with fourth quarter net revenue at a record level. Banking net revenue grew, though quarterly pretax income softened as the firm invested for expansion ahead of its planned deposit sweep service in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
The board declared a year-end dividend of 24 yen per share, taking the annual dividend to 51 yen versus 57 yen the prior year, partly normalizing after a commemorative component. At the same time, Nomura plans RSU and PSU grants covering up to approximately 30 million shares and 40 billion yen, reinforcing deferred, performance-linked compensation. Subsequent disclosures from the mid-May 2026 Executive Management Board meeting will detail exact award terms.
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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)
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EXHIBIT
| Exhibit Number | ||
| 1. | Nomura Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results | |
| 2. | Nomura Declares Year-end Dividend Payment | |
| 3. | Nomura to Grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs) | |
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 24, 2026 | By: | /s/ Akito Bato | ||||
| Akito Bato | ||||||
| Senior Managing Director | ||||||
Nomura Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
| • | Four segment pretax income at all-time high of Y506.9bn, driven by record Wholesale and Wealth Management performance; Net income at new high of Y362.1bn |
| • | Best Wealth Management performance since FY2001/2 as recurring revenue hit all-time high; Recurring revenue cost coverage ratio was 72% on higher revenues and prudent cost controls |
| • | Investment Management AuM at new high of Y136.9trn, driven by net inflows and contributions from recently acquired businesses; Business revenue grew significantly YoY |
| • | Strongest Wholesale performance since division established in April 2010, underpinned by record-high Global Markets and Investment Banking revenues |
| • | Banking reported growth in loans outstanding and investment trust balances |
| • | Year-end dividend of Y24 per share, making annual dividend of Y51; Full-year ROE of 10.1% |
Tokyo, April 24, 2026—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026.
For the full-year period, net revenue was 2,167.7 billion yen (US$13.6 billion)1, representing an increase of 15 percent year on year. Income before income taxes increased 14 percent to 539.8 billion yen (US$3.4 billion), and net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders was 362.1 billion yen (US$2.3 billion), up 6 percent year on year. Diluted net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders per share was 118.99 yen.
Net revenue in the fourth quarter was 577.2 billion yen (US$3.6 billion), increasing 5 percent quarter on quarter and 27 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 107.7 billion yen (US$677 million) and net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders was 73.9 billion yen (US$465 million). Diluted net income attributable to Nomura Holdings shareholders per share was 24.34 yen.
“We reported a strong full-year performance as our business model transformation initiatives continued to bear fruit. Profitability improved and our operating platform became even stronger,” said Kentaro Okuda, Nomura President and Group CEO.
“Four segment pretax income was 506.9 billion yen and ROE was 10.1 percent, reflecting solid progress toward our 2030 management vision of Reaching for Sustainable Growth. Net income reached a record high of 362.1 billion yen.
“Wealth Management had its best performance since the division was established in the fiscal year ended March 2002. Recurring revenue was at an all-time high and recurring revenue assets saw continued net inflows as we made further progress in our full-service asset management business. The recurring revenue cost coverage ratio rose to 72 percent, reflecting higher revenues and disciplined cost controls.
“Wholesale pretax income was at an all-time high, underpinned by growth in Global Markets and Investment Banking revenues.
| 1 | US dollar amounts are included solely for the convenience of the reader and have been translated at the rate of 159.08 yen = 1 US dollar, the noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on March 31, 2026. This translation should not be construed to imply that the yen amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in US dollars. |
“In Investment Management, assets under management climbed to 136.9 trillion yen and business revenue increased significantly, thanks to market factors, continued net inflows, and contributions from the overseas businesses we recently acquired.
“In our Banking Division, loans outstanding and investment trust balances grew, resulting in higher revenues than last year.
“We will continue to pursue new growth opportunities and expand our business, while steadily strengthening our organizational base and working to enhance our corporate value.”
Divisional Performance
Wealth Management
| (billions of yen) |
FY2025/26 Q4 |
QoQ | YoY | |||||||||
| Net revenue |
133.1 | 0.5 | % | 33 | % | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
61.2 | 5 | % | 70 | % | |||||||
Wealth Management reported net revenue of 133.1 billion yen, remaining almost unchanged quarter on quarter and increasing 33 percent from the same period last year. Income before income taxes was 61.2 billion yen, up 5 percent quarter on quarter and 70 percent year on year.
Wealth Management delivered its best performance since it was established in the fiscal year ended March 2002. The recurring revenue business model gained further momentum, with significant growth in major KPIs.
Fourth quarter recurring revenue reached an all-time high, maintaining the momentum from last quarter on the back of strong net inflows of recurring revenue assets. Flow revenue remained strong as the division continued to support client needs amid volatile markets.
Investment Management
| (billions of yen) |
FY2025/26 Q4 |
QoQ | YoY | |||||||||
| Net revenue |
86.2 | 42 | % | 100 | % | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
18.1 | 1 | % | 17 | % | |||||||
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Investment Management net revenue was 86.2 billion yen, increasing 42 percent quarter on quarter and 100 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 18.1 billion yen, up 1 percent quarter on quarter and 17 percent year on year.
Investment Management assets under management rose by more than 50 percent over the year to a record high of almost 137 trillion yen, reflecting significant growth in the stable revenue base.
Fourth quarter net revenue was at an all-time high, thanks to growth in existing businesses and contributions from recently acquired businesses. During the quarter, the division recognized expenses related to acquired businesses and an impairment loss on equity interests in an investee company.
Wholesale
| (billions of yen) |
FY2025/26 Q4 |
QoQ | YoY | |||||||||
| Net revenue |
308.1 | -2 | % | 19 | % | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
43.2 | -31 | % | 15 | % | |||||||
Wholesale booked net revenue of 308.1 billion yen, decreasing 2 percent quarter on quarter and increasing 19 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 43.2 billion yen, down 31 percent quarter on quarter and up 15 percent year on year.
Wholesale delivered higher revenues in all regions year on year. The overall divisional net revenue was at an all-time high, underpinned by record-high Global Markets and Investment Banking revenues.
Although Global Markets net revenue slowed quarter on quarter, Equities net revenue reached an all-time high. Investment Banking maintained its strong momentum driven by contributions from Japan.
Banking
| (billions of yen) |
FY2025/26 Q4 |
QoQ | YoY | |||||||||
| Net revenue |
14.5 | 6 | % | 27 | % | |||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes |
3.0 | -27 | % | -0.1 | % | |||||||
Banking booked net revenue of 14.5 billion yen, up 6 percent quarter on quarter and 27 percent year on year. Income before income taxes was 3.0 billion yen, down 27 percent quarter on quarter and remaining almost unchanged from the previous year.
Banking saw solid growth in its business base, reflecting steady progress toward the launch of the deposit sweep service in the fiscal year ending March 2027.
Net revenue remained solid but pretax income declined on a quarterly basis as the division invested in business expansion.
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For further information please contact:
| Name |
Company |
Telephone | ||
| Kenji Yamashita | Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 81-3-3278-0591 | ||
| Group Corporate Communications Dept. |
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.
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| 5. | This document contains statements that may constitute, and from time to time our management may make “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such statements must be read in the context of the offering materials pursuant to which any securities may be offered or sold in the United States. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside our control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, economic and market conditions, political events and investor sentiments, liquidity of secondary markets, level and volatility of interest rates, currency exchange rates, security valuations, competitive conditions and size, and the number and timing of transactions. |
| 6. | The consolidated financial information in this document is unaudited. |
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Nomura Declares Year-end Dividend Payment
Tokyo, April 24, 2026—Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has declared a dividend of 24 yen per share to shareholders of record as of the end of March 2026. The dividend will be paid on June 1, 2026.
Cash Dividends
| FY2025/26 Q4 | Recent dividend forecast |
FY2024/25 Q4 | ||||
| Record date |
March 31, 2026 | — | March 31, 2025 | |||
| Dividend per share (yen) |
24.0 | — | 34.0 (Ordinary dividend: 24.0) (Commemorative dividend: 10.0) | |||
| Total dividends (yen in millions) |
69,641 | — | 100,524 | |||
| Payment date |
June 1, 2026 | — | June 2, 2025 | |||
| Source of dividends |
Retained earnings | — | Retained earnings |
Recent Dividends
| (yen) |
Q2 | Q4 | Annual dividend | |||
| FY2023/24 |
8.0 | 15.0 | 23.0 | |||
| FY2024/25 |
23.0 | 34.0 (Ordinary dividend: 24.0) (Commemorative dividend: 10.0) |
57.0 (Ordinary dividend: 47.0) (Commemorative dividend: 10.0) | |||
| FY2025/26 |
27.0 | 24.0 | 51.0 |
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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.
Nomura to Grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs)
Tokyo, April 24, 2026—Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Nomura) today announced plans to grant Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Share Units (PSUs) to directors, executive officers and employees of Nomura and its subsidiaries in late May 2026.
The RSUs will be granted as deferred compensation. Subject to certain conditions, Nomura will deliver shares of common stock etc. to RSU grantees one to three years (up to seven years where required by local regulations) after the RSUs are granted mainly through disposal of treasury shares.
The PSUs will be also granted as deferred compensation. Subject to certain conditions and the degree of achievement of the performance targets for the performance evaluation period, Nomura will deliver shares of common stock etc. to PSU grantees three years after the PSUs are granted mainly through disposal of treasury shares.
The maximum number of shares related to RSUs and PSUs to be granted and the total amount of RSUs and PSUs to be granted are reasonably estimated to be approximately 30 million shares and 40 billion yen.
The total number, amount and detailed terms and conditions of the RSUs and PSUs will be determined at a meeting of the Executive Management Board1 scheduled for the middle of May 2026, and will be announced immediately thereafter.
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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.
| 1 | The individual grant of RSUs and PSUs to directors and executive officers of Nomura will be subject to the resolution of Nomura’s Compensation Committee. |