Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) Is Back In Focus, What Is Catching Investors' Attention?
Why Nomura Holdings Stock Is Back in Focus After Q1 Results
Nomura Holdings (TSE:8604) is drawing fresh attention after reporting first quarter results on 29 July 2026, with revenue of ¥1,371,708 million and net income of ¥145,561 million.
The earnings update also included basic earnings per share from continuing operations of ¥49.9 and diluted earnings per share of ¥48.34, providing investors with additional data points to assess the stock.
See our latest analysis for Nomura Holdings.
Nomura Holdings' latest earnings have arrived alongside a strong share price return of 23.79% over the past 90 days and a 1-year total shareholder return of 53.54%. This points to firm positive momentum rather than a short-lived reaction to one quarter.
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After that strong run and a recent close of ¥1,566, should you accept Nomura Holdings at today’s price, or hold back and wait for a cheaper entry as sentiment cools? The valuation numbers give a clearer steer next.
Most Popular Narrative: 7.7% Undervalued
Nomura Holdings last closed at ¥1,566 against a widely followed fair value estimate of ¥1,696.25, which frames the current rally as still below that narrative target.
Strong wealth and asset management growth, digital innovation, global expansion, resilient advisory demand, and cost discipline position Nomura for long-term stable and diversified earnings.
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The fair value call for Nomura Holdings turns on how steady revenue, slightly higher margins, and a richer future earnings multiple fit together. It outlines which specific earnings path and valuation multiple underpin that ¥1,696.25 figure.
Result: Fair Value of ¥1,696.25 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, investors still need to watch for slower domestic fee growth in Japan, as well as pressure on Nomura Holdings margins from digital disruption and higher cross border compliance costs.
Find out about the key risks to this Nomura Holdings narrative.
Next Steps
With both risks and rewards on the table for Nomura Holdings, now is a good time to review the data yourself and decide how the balance looks. To see the full picture in one place, including 3 key rewards and 1 important warning sign.
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