Nomura Holdings posts 14% EPS rise, beats forecasts with strong wealth and investment banking results

Nomura Holdings reported a 14% year-over-year increase in earnings per share, driven by strong performances in its Wealth Management and Investment Banking divisions. The company exceeded sell-side forecasts by 12%, with a return on equity rising to 13.3% in the first half of fiscal 2027, surpassing its target range for 2031. This growth reflects higher recurring revenues, effective cost control, and disciplined capital allocation. The stock currently trades at a price-to-book ratio of 1.13, suggesting a potential 42% upside based on valuation models.

Nomura Holdings currently has a market cap of $26.51 billion and a dividend yield of 3.55% on Pluang as of Oct 29, 2026 21:41 WIB. The stock price is USD 9.40 with a 1-day gain of 3.07%, reflecting active trading volume of 679,717 shares. This trading activity complements the company's strong earnings performance noted in the news.