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Nomura: first-half ROE reaches 13.3% as profit rises in all four segments

Nomura reported first-half pretax income up 21% to ¥359.5 billion and ROE of 13.3%, according to TradingView.

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what happened

According to TradingView, Nomura posted pre-tax profit of ¥359.5 billion for the first six months, up 21% year on year. Return on equity (ROE) reached 13.3%.

The bank stayed profitable in the second quarter, although results in Wholesale and Investment Management fell sequentially. Recurring revenue in Wealth Management hit a record high.

why it matters

Profit growth across all four business lines points to resilience at the Japanese investment bank, which matters for Nomura shares and the wider Japanese brokerage sector. Quarterly swings in wholesale activity remain a point to watch.

market impact

Nomura shares and Japanese brokers: strong half-year results support the sector

  • Nomura shares pressure up — profit growth in all segments and record recurring revenue support investor interest

tags

instruments

Nomura sharesJapanese brokersNikkei 225

sources

  1. Nomura: 1H ROE reached 13.3% as all four segments lifted pretax earnings — TradingView, 28 October 2026 at 06:50 UTC

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