Nomura Securities senior managing director Nishi speaks

Nomura Securities senior managing director Nishi speaks

Nomura Holdings has successfully completed a significant offering of $2.25 billion in SEC-registered notes, as advised by Sullivan & Cromwell. The transaction involved the issuance of $1 billion in 7% Fixed-Rate Notes maturing in one year [1].

The company's quarterly earnings report revealed a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS) estimates, with EPS coming in at $0.24 compared to the expected $0.25. However, revenue surpassed expectations at $3.53 billion, indicating robust performance in certain segments [2].

Institutional investors have shown increased interest in Nomura's stock, with notable changes in shareholdings. ABC Arbitrage SA, for instance, lifted its position by 37.4% during the first quarter, while other institutional investors such as Adero Partners LLC and Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft also increased their stakes [2].

Nomura's stock price has been volatile, trading at $6.88 after a midday increase of $0.10, with a 52-week range of $4.86 to $7.20. The company's market capitalization stands at $20.32 billion, with a P/E ratio of 8.28 and a PEG ratio of 6.42 [2].

Wall Street analysts have downgraded Nomura from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating, reflecting changing market perspectives on the company's stock value. Despite this, research analysts forecast a 0.76 EPS for the current year [2].

Nomura Holdings, Inc provides a range of financial services, including retail, investment management, and wholesale services, to various clients globally [2].

References:
[1] https://globallegalchronicle.com/nomura-holdings-completes-2-25-billion-sec-registered-notes-offerings/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-nomura-holdings-inc-adr-nysenmr-shares-purchased-by-abc-arbitrage-sa-2025-08-05/