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An announcement from Nomura Holdings ( (NMR) ) is now available.
Nomura Holdings disclosed a February 2026 share buyback update, detailing repurchases of 7,913,300 common shares between February 17 and February 27 for a total of about ¥11.3 billion. This activity is part of a board-approved program from January 30, 2026, authorizing up to 100 million shares or ¥60 billion in repurchases through September 30, 2026, with progress by February 28 reaching 7.9% of the share cap and 18.8% of the monetary limit.
The report also shows that during February there were no dispositions of treasury shares except for 2,400 shares issued on February 5 upon exercise of stock acquisition rights, and no cancellations or transfers tied to corporate actions. As of February 28, 2026, Nomura had 3,163,562,601 issued shares and 237,217,891 shares held in treasury, underscoring an ongoing capital management effort likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing its balance sheet structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (NMR) stock is a Buy with a $8.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nomura Holdings stock, see the NMR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on NMR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NMR is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by negative operating/free cash flow and high leverage, despite strong technical trend support, attractive valuation with a high dividend yield, and a generally positive earnings call highlighted by sustained ROE and a JPY 60bn buyback.
To see Spark’s full report on NMR stock, click here.
More about Nomura Holdings
Nomura Holdings, Inc., based in Tokyo, is a leading Japanese financial services group operating as a global investment bank and securities firm. The company provides brokerage, investment banking, asset management and related financial services to institutional and retail clients in Japan and international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,583,797
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $22.34B
For detailed information about NMR stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.