Nomura Holdings Hits Day Low at JPY 1,368 Amid Price Pressure

Nomura Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the capital markets sector, experienced a notable decline of 5.14% on February 24, 2026, reaching an intraday low of JPY 1,368.00. This performance comes amid a broader market context where the Japan Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.12% on the same day. Over the past week, Nomura's stock has decreased by 4.02%, contrasting with the Nikkei's slight decline of 0.2%. In the month leading up to this day, the stock has seen a drop of 4.06%, while the Nikkei has gained 7.24%. Despite these recent setbacks, Nomura has shown resilience over the past year, with a return of 37.85%, although this lags behind the Nikkei's 46.92% performance. The company has reported positive results for the last eight consecutive quarters, with net sales reaching a record high of JPY 1,227,928 million. Additionally, Nomura's cash and equivalents stand at JPY 12,027,568 million, reflecting a strong liquidity position. With a return on equity of 10.00% and a price-to-book ratio of 1.34, Nomura Holdings continues to maintain a solid financial foundation despite the day's low.