Raymond James Financial vs Nomura Holdings: why the prices moved differently

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Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF)

Q3 202611 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Record results, asset growth and buyback keep Raymond James on a strong footing

Record Q3 earnings beat expectations Raymond James reported record quarterly revenue of $3.93 billion, up 16%, and record earnings of $3.01 per share, up 42% from a year earlier. The Private Client Group and bank segment both hit records, showing the core business is growing strongly and supporting a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly shows why profits and the stock are rising.
Client assets hit fresh record, fee income grows Client assets under administration reached a record $1.93 trillion in July, up 17% from a year earlier, with fee-based assets up 21%. More assets mean more recurring fee revenue, which makes future earnings more stable and supports the stock.
It shows the demand side of the business is still expanding after earnings, a key driver of future revenue.
Buyback and dividend return cash to shareholders Raymond James completed a share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares and can lift earnings per share, while the dividend gives investors direct cash, both supporting the stock price.
These capital returns are new, concrete actions that affect the share count and shareholder income.
Analyst calls on other stocks show active research Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on SpaceX and Rocket Lab and upgraded Unity Software, all with bullish ratings. While these are about other companies, they show the firm's research team is active and well-regarded, which can support its reputation and investment banking pipeline.
It is new this period and, though indirect, it reflects the firm's research strength and deal flow.

August 202611 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Record results, asset growth and buyback keep Raymond James on a strong footing

Record Q3 earnings beat expectations Raymond James reported record quarterly revenue of $3.93 billion, up 16%, and record earnings of $3.01 per share, up 42% from a year earlier. The Private Client Group and bank segment both hit records, showing the core business is growing strongly and supporting a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly shows why profits and the stock are rising.
Client assets hit fresh record, fee income grows Client assets under administration reached a record $1.93 trillion in July, up 17% from a year earlier, with fee-based assets up 21%. More assets mean more recurring fee revenue, which makes future earnings more stable and supports the stock.
It shows the demand side of the business is still expanding after earnings, a key driver of future revenue.
Buyback and dividend return cash to shareholders Raymond James completed a share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares and can lift earnings per share, while the dividend gives investors direct cash, both supporting the stock price.
These capital returns are new, concrete actions that affect the share count and shareholder income.
Analyst calls on other stocks show active research Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on SpaceX and Rocket Lab and upgraded Unity Software, all with bullish ratings. While these are about other companies, they show the firm's research team is active and well-regarded, which can support its reputation and investment banking pipeline.
It is new this period and, though indirect, it reflects the firm's research strength and deal flow.

Latest11 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Record results, asset growth and buyback keep Raymond James on a strong footing

Record Q3 earnings beat expectations Raymond James reported record quarterly revenue of $3.93 billion, up 16%, and record earnings of $3.01 per share, up 42% from a year earlier. The Private Client Group and bank segment both hit records, showing the core business is growing strongly and supporting a higher stock price.
This is the period's biggest company-specific event and directly shows why profits and the stock are rising.
Client assets hit fresh record, fee income grows Client assets under administration reached a record $1.93 trillion in July, up 17% from a year earlier, with fee-based assets up 21%. More assets mean more recurring fee revenue, which makes future earnings more stable and supports the stock.
It shows the demand side of the business is still expanding after earnings, a key driver of future revenue.
Buyback and dividend return cash to shareholders Raymond James completed a share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share. Buying back stock reduces the number of shares and can lift earnings per share, while the dividend gives investors direct cash, both supporting the stock price.
These capital returns are new, concrete actions that affect the share count and shareholder income.
Analyst calls on other stocks show active research Raymond James analysts initiated coverage on SpaceX and Rocket Lab and upgraded Unity Software, all with bullish ratings. While these are about other companies, they show the firm's research team is active and well-regarded, which can support its reputation and investment banking pipeline.
It is new this period and, though indirect, it reflects the firm's research strength and deal flow.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (8604.JP)

Q3 202617 Jun – 8 Oct 2026

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Nomura Q3: Record Profits, Crypto Expansion, But Risks Linger

Record earnings and profitability Nomura reported record recurring revenue of ¥59.2bn, a 15.4% return on equity, and a 39% jump in April–June net profit to ¥145.5bn, driven by a 30% surge in wholesale revenue from Tokyo equity trading.
This is the core financial performance that drove investor confidence and the stock price.
Digital asset expansion Nomura's crypto arm Laser Digital received conditional OCC approval for a US trust charter, and Nomura became Japan's first newly registered crypto exchange in four years, signaling a strategic push into digital assets.
This new business initiative opens growth opportunities and differentiates Nomura in the financial sector.
Analyst upgrades and fee income Analysts raised profit forecasts by 4.8%, and Nomura joined SoftBank's ¥1trn bond underwriting, adding fee income and reinforcing its investment banking franchise.
These developments reflect positive sentiment and additional revenue streams that support the stock.
Early-stage crypto and market dependency risks Crypto initiatives are early-stage and may take time to pay off, and the bullish Nikkei 75,000 target depends on continued rate hikes and market strength, posing downside risks if conditions change.
This provides a balanced view of potential headwinds that could impact future performance.

August 202613 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Nomura's profit outlook brightens on rate hikes, crypto entry, and deal fees

Profit forecast upgraded Analysts raised their profit forecast for Nomura by 4.8% in a week, now expecting a 5.2% increase from last year. This reflects growing confidence in the company's earnings, which supports a higher stock price.
Directly shows improving earnings expectations, a key driver for the stock.
Crypto exchange approval Nomura's digital asset unit became Japan's first newly registered crypto exchange in four years. This opens a new business line and positions Nomura in a growing market, potentially adding future revenue and boosting investor optimism.
New regulatory milestone expands Nomura's business into crypto, a positive growth driver.
Underwriting large bond deal Nomura is among the underwriters for SoftBank's 1 trillion yen bond sale. This generates fee income for Nomura's investment banking division, directly adding to profits and supporting the stock price.
A concrete deal that boosts Nomura's fee revenue, a positive earnings catalyst.
Bullish on rates and market Nomura's president expects the Nikkei to reach 75,000 by year-end, citing rising interest rates as positive for banks. Higher rates can boost Nomura's trading and lending income, and the optimistic market view supports the stock.
Leadership's bullish outlook on rates and the stock market signals confidence in Nomura's business environment.

Latest13 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Nomura's profit outlook brightens on rate hikes, crypto entry, and deal fees

Profit forecast upgraded Analysts raised their profit forecast for Nomura by 4.8% in a week, now expecting a 5.2% increase from last year. This reflects growing confidence in the company's earnings, which supports a higher stock price.
Directly shows improving earnings expectations, a key driver for the stock.
Crypto exchange approval Nomura's digital asset unit became Japan's first newly registered crypto exchange in four years. This opens a new business line and positions Nomura in a growing market, potentially adding future revenue and boosting investor optimism.
New regulatory milestone expands Nomura's business into crypto, a positive growth driver.
Underwriting large bond deal Nomura is among the underwriters for SoftBank's 1 trillion yen bond sale. This generates fee income for Nomura's investment banking division, directly adding to profits and supporting the stock price.
A concrete deal that boosts Nomura's fee revenue, a positive earnings catalyst.
Bullish on rates and market Nomura's president expects the Nikkei to reach 75,000 by year-end, citing rising interest rates as positive for banks. Higher rates can boost Nomura's trading and lending income, and the optimistic market view supports the stock.
Leadership's bullish outlook on rates and the stock market signals confidence in Nomura's business environment.

July 202617 Jun – 6 Aug 2026

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Nomura's profit surges on trading boom and digital-asset expansion

Wholesale revenue running 30% higher Nomura said wholesale revenue is up over 30% year-on-year, led by equity products, as Tokyo Stock Exchange cash-equity turnover jumped 68% in 2026. That raises the odds Nomura beats the roughly flat 2.2 trillion yen revenue consensus, lifting the shares.
This is the first signal of a strong quarter and directly drives earnings expectations.
Record recurring revenue and 15.4% ROE in Q1 Nomura reported record recurring revenue of 59.2 billion yen and a 15.4% return on equity. Wealth management net revenue rose 9% to 145.4 billion yen, with record net inflows into recurring-revenue assets. Global markets revenue jumped 26%, led by a 41% surge in equities. This shows broad-based profit strength.
It confirms the strong quarter with record recurring revenue and high ROE, a key driver of the stock.
April–June net profit up 39% to 145.5 billion yen Nomura's net profit for the April–June quarter rose 39% year-on-year to 145.5 billion yen, beating expectations. All five major Japanese brokerages posted sharp profit gains, helped by rising interest rates, higher stock prices, and strong sales of investment products. This confirms a sector-wide upcycle.
The earnings beat is the headline number that directly moves the stock and validates the positive trend.
Digital-asset push: US trust charter and ZIG partnership Nomura's Laser Digital won conditional OCC approval for a US national trust bank charter, enabling institutional crypto custody. It also invested in crypto asset ZIG and will co-develop on-chain financial products for institutions. These moves expand future revenue but are early-stage and may take time to pay off.
It shows a new growth avenue in digital assets, though with longer-term impact.

17 Jun – 6 Aug 2026

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Nomura's profit surges on trading boom and digital-asset expansion

Wholesale revenue running 30% higher Nomura said wholesale revenue is up over 30% year-on-year, led by equity products, as Tokyo Stock Exchange cash-equity turnover jumped 68% in 2026. That raises the odds Nomura beats the roughly flat 2.2 trillion yen revenue consensus, lifting the shares.
This is the first signal of a strong quarter and directly drives earnings expectations.
Record recurring revenue and 15.4% ROE in Q1 Nomura reported record recurring revenue of 59.2 billion yen and a 15.4% return on equity. Wealth management net revenue rose 9% to 145.4 billion yen, with record net inflows into recurring-revenue assets. Global markets revenue jumped 26%, led by a 41% surge in equities. This shows broad-based profit strength.
It confirms the strong quarter with record recurring revenue and high ROE, a key driver of the stock.
April–June net profit up 39% to 145.5 billion yen Nomura's net profit for the April–June quarter rose 39% year-on-year to 145.5 billion yen, beating expectations. All five major Japanese brokerages posted sharp profit gains, helped by rising interest rates, higher stock prices, and strong sales of investment products. This confirms a sector-wide upcycle.
The earnings beat is the headline number that directly moves the stock and validates the positive trend.
Digital-asset push: US trust charter and ZIG partnership Nomura's Laser Digital won conditional OCC approval for a US national trust bank charter, enabling institutional crypto custody. It also invested in crypto asset ZIG and will co-develop on-chain financial products for institutions. These moves expand future revenue but are early-stage and may take time to pay off.
It shows a new growth avenue in digital assets, though with longer-term impact.