The five major securities firms, including Nomura Holdings, have all reported their consolidated results for the April–June 2026 quarter, with every firm booking a sharp rise in profit. Rising interest rates spurred active bond trading, while higher stock prices, led by semiconductor-related shares, boosted brokerage commission income. Sales of discretionary investment products such as investment trusts and fund wraps also grew. Nomura Holdings posted a net profit of 145.5 billion yen, up 39.2 percent from the same period a year earlier. Daiwa Securities Group reported a net profit of 56.4 billion yen, up 80.6 percent. SMBC Nikko Securities saw its net profit jump 2.5 times to 26.7 billion yen. Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings recorded a net profit of 49.4 billion yen, a 3.4-fold increase, while Mizuho Securities posted a net profit of 31.5 billion yen, up 72.6 percent. Business with institutional investors and investment banking operations handling M&A and other deals also drove performance.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc.Net profit up 80.6% to 56.4 billion yen for April-June quarter.
Nomura Holdings, Inc.Net profit up 39.2% to 145.5 billion yen for April-June quarter.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.