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Quarterly ResultJul 29, 2026, 07:56 AM

Nomura Q1 Net Income JPY145.6B, Up 97% QoQ; ROE 15.4%

AI Summary

Nomura Holdings Inc. reported a very strong start to its fiscal year, with first-quarter net income increasing 97% quarter-on-quarter to Y145.6 billion and pretax income rising 96% to Y211.5 billion. All four business divisions contributed positively, with Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale achieving record highs in various metrics. The company's ROE stood at 15.4% for the quarter, demonstrating solid progress towards its 2030 targets.

Key Highlights

  • Group pretax income Y211.5bn, up 96% QoQ and 32% YoY.
  • Net income Y145.6bn, up 97% QoQ and 39% YoY.
  • Net revenue Y686.7bn, up 19% QoQ and 31% YoY.
  • Wealth Management achieved record-high recurring revenue and assets.
  • Investment Management's AuM reached an all-time high of Y156trn.
  • Wholesale reported record-high net revenue and pretax income.
  • Investment Banking's Q1 net revenue exceeded Y50bn for the first time.
  • First quarter ROE was 15.4% with EPS of Y48.34.