Nomura Holdings (NYSE:NMR) revealed on Tuesday a 52% rise in net profit for the first quarter, supported by strong results in trading and investment banking despite ongoing volatility in global markets.
The leading Japanese investment bank and brokerage recorded earnings of 104.6 billion yen ($705.71 million) for the April to June period, up from 68.9 billion yen during the same quarter last year.
These figures build on Nomura’s record-breaking annual profit for the fiscal year ending March 2025, reinforcing its leading position in Japan and advancing its long-term goal of becoming a prominent global financial institution.
Revenue in the company’s global markets division increased by 7%, driven by heightened market fluctuations following the tariff proposals introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump in April, which boosted demand for macro and spread trading products.
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