Nomura's (TYO:9716) profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 52.9% to 1.43 billion yen in the three months ended May 31, compared to 3.02 billion yen a year ago.

The financial holding company's basic earnings per share fell to 12.78 yen from 27.12 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Thursday.

The company's net sales were down 12.4% to 35.73 billion yen from 40.82 billion yen in the preceding year.

For the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 2027, the company forecasts attributable profit of 9.25 billion yen, basic EPS of 82.89 yen, and net sales of 168 billion yen.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of 22 yen per share for the fiscal year ending Feb. 28, 2027.