Zacks Investment Research·1d ago
Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 22ndVNCE, NMR and MNTK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 22nd, 2026.
Nomura's earnings are increasingly driven by non-interest income, which contributed over 30% of revenue and reached 41.6% in 2026Q1, offsetting extreme NII volatility (NII swung from -¥2.7T in 2026Q4 to ¥36.3B in 2026Q3). The firm achieved record profits for t...
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Revenue is heavily reliant on non-interest income (fee income at 41.6% in 2026Q1), while NIM hovered near zero and turned negative at -4.2% in 2026Q4, with efficiency ratio improving to 45.3%.
Nomura achieved a record annual profit for the second consecutive year in fiscal year 2026, with net income rising 6.3% to ¥362.1 billion and net revenue increasing by 14.5%. The company also met its 2030 Vision strategy target with a return on equity (ROE) of 10.1%.
The establishment of a new Trust Banking division is expected to improve income predictability by increasing recurring revenue streams. Furthermore, the acquisition of Macquarie's US asset management arm is set to significantly expand Assets Under Management (AUM), potentially boosting long-term ROE.
Nomura's Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 9.8x is considered good value when compared to its peers (average 20.9x) and the US Capital Markets industry average (42x). Its P/E ratio is also lower than its estimated fair P/E ratio of 13.1x.
Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 29, 2026 | $0.30+30.4% vs $0.23 | $4.3B+23.3% vs $3.5B |
Q2 2026 Apr 24, 2026 | $0.16-23.8% vs $0.21 | $3.6B+7.5% vs $3.4B |
Q1 2026 Jan 30, 2026 | $0.18-25.0% vs $0.24 | $3.5B+6.9% vs $3.3B |
Q4 2025 Nov 7, 2025 | $0.22+29.4% vs $0.17 | $7.2B vs — |
VNCE, NMR and MNTK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 22nd, 2026.
OPHC, NMR, KALU, MOV and ECO have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on September 22nd, 2026.
Nomura (NMR) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
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Benchmark NMR against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.84 | $28.76B | 13.10 | 30.4% | 7.61% | 9.74% | 3.79% | |
| $198.44 | $313B | 19.45 | 14.48% | 15.13% | 16.22% | — | |
| $936.36 | $288.4B | 18.25 | 8.92% | 16.31% | 14.33% | — | |
| $47.74 | $156.48B | 20.23 | 13.72% | 12.2% | 10.03% | — | |
| $35.87 | $67.4B | 10.20 | 6.86% | 27.87% | 9.38% | — | |
| $22.82 | $257.34B | 16.04 | 19.68% | 34.17% | 11.63% | — |
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Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) grew revenue by 30.4% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) is profitable, generating $362.13B in net income for fiscal year 2026 (7.6% net margin).
Yes, Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.79%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 0.1%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NMR) has an efficiency ratio of 34.2%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
