Nomura reports Q2 profit rise and higher interim dividend

Nomura Holdings posted a 13% year‑over‑year increase in net profit to ¥103.7 billion for the quarter ended 30 September, driven by strong wealth‑management performance. Net revenue rose 18% YoY to ¥607.5 billion, while wealth‑management revenue jumped 22% to ¥141.5 billion. The bank announced an interim dividend of ¥35 per share, up from ¥27 a year earlier. It did not give a FY2027 outlook.

The higher dividend provides a larger cash return to shareholders, as noted by the company. The absence of an FY2027 outlook leaves investors without guidance on future earnings.

  • 1Net profit for Q2 rose 13% YoY to ¥103.7 billion.
  • 2Net revenue grew 18% YoY to ¥607.5 billion.
  • 3Wealth‑management revenue increased 22% YoY to ¥141.5 billion.
  • 4Interim dividend was set at ¥35 per share, up from ¥27 a year earlier.
  • 5Net income fell 29% quarter‑on‑quarter to ¥103.7 billion.
  • 6Net revenue declined 12% quarter‑on‑quarter to ¥607.5 billion.

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