Virtu Financial vs Nomura Holdings: why the prices moved differently

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Virtu Financial, Inc. (VIRT)

Q3 202614 Jul – 12 Sep 2026

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Record Q2 results, possible unit sale, and onchain repo debut shape Virtu's outlook

Record Q2 earnings and strong capital position Virtu reported record trailing 12-month adjusted net trading income, EBITDA, and EPS. Adjusted net trading income hit $718 million for the quarter, up from $568 million a year earlier, with adjusted EBITDA of $437 million (61% margin). Trading capital rose to $3.4 billion. This boosts investor confidence and supports the stock price.
This is the core positive fundamental news that directly drives VIRT's valuation.
Possible sale of agency brokerage and technology division Virtu is considering selling its agency brokerage and technology division for up to $3.5–4 billion. A sale could unlock value and streamline the business, but it might also reduce recurring revenue and alter growth prospects. The market's reaction depends on the final terms and use of proceeds.
This is a major strategic move that could significantly change Virtu's business mix and valuation.
First fully onchain repo transaction Virtu executed the first fully onchain repo transaction on the Canton Network, settling in under ten minutes. This showcases Virtu's technological leadership and could open new revenue streams as repo markets migrate onchain, improving capital efficiency and reducing settlement risk.
It highlights Virtu's innovation and potential to benefit from blockchain-based market infrastructure.
Planned 23-hour US equities trading Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe EDGX plan to extend trading to 23 hours a day from Dec. 6. Virtu is named as a beneficiary because longer hours could increase trading volumes and market-making opportunities, though liquidity may fragment. This is a long-term positive for Virtu's core business.
It signals a regulatory shift that could expand Virtu's addressable market and trading activity.

August 202614 Jul – 12 Sep 2026

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Record Q2 results, possible unit sale, and onchain repo debut shape Virtu's outlook

Record Q2 earnings and strong capital position Virtu reported record trailing 12-month adjusted net trading income, EBITDA, and EPS. Adjusted net trading income hit $718 million for the quarter, up from $568 million a year earlier, with adjusted EBITDA of $437 million (61% margin). Trading capital rose to $3.4 billion. This boosts investor confidence and supports the stock price.
This is the core positive fundamental news that directly drives VIRT's valuation.
Possible sale of agency brokerage and technology division Virtu is considering selling its agency brokerage and technology division for up to $3.5–4 billion. A sale could unlock value and streamline the business, but it might also reduce recurring revenue and alter growth prospects. The market's reaction depends on the final terms and use of proceeds.
This is a major strategic move that could significantly change Virtu's business mix and valuation.
First fully onchain repo transaction Virtu executed the first fully onchain repo transaction on the Canton Network, settling in under ten minutes. This showcases Virtu's technological leadership and could open new revenue streams as repo markets migrate onchain, improving capital efficiency and reducing settlement risk.
It highlights Virtu's innovation and potential to benefit from blockchain-based market infrastructure.
Planned 23-hour US equities trading Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe EDGX plan to extend trading to 23 hours a day from Dec. 6. Virtu is named as a beneficiary because longer hours could increase trading volumes and market-making opportunities, though liquidity may fragment. This is a long-term positive for Virtu's core business.
It signals a regulatory shift that could expand Virtu's addressable market and trading activity.

Latest14 Jul – 12 Sep 2026

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Record Q2 results, possible unit sale, and onchain repo debut shape Virtu's outlook

Record Q2 earnings and strong capital position Virtu reported record trailing 12-month adjusted net trading income, EBITDA, and EPS. Adjusted net trading income hit $718 million for the quarter, up from $568 million a year earlier, with adjusted EBITDA of $437 million (61% margin). Trading capital rose to $3.4 billion. This boosts investor confidence and supports the stock price.
This is the core positive fundamental news that directly drives VIRT's valuation.
Possible sale of agency brokerage and technology division Virtu is considering selling its agency brokerage and technology division for up to $3.5–4 billion. A sale could unlock value and streamline the business, but it might also reduce recurring revenue and alter growth prospects. The market's reaction depends on the final terms and use of proceeds.
This is a major strategic move that could significantly change Virtu's business mix and valuation.
First fully onchain repo transaction Virtu executed the first fully onchain repo transaction on the Canton Network, settling in under ten minutes. This showcases Virtu's technological leadership and could open new revenue streams as repo markets migrate onchain, improving capital efficiency and reducing settlement risk.
It highlights Virtu's innovation and potential to benefit from blockchain-based market infrastructure.
Planned 23-hour US equities trading Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe EDGX plan to extend trading to 23 hours a day from Dec. 6. Virtu is named as a beneficiary because longer hours could increase trading volumes and market-making opportunities, though liquidity may fragment. This is a long-term positive for Virtu's core business.
It signals a regulatory shift that could expand Virtu's addressable market and trading activity.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (8604.JP)

Q3 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.

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.

Latest17 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.