Daiwa Securities profit hits 13-year high on equity trading surge

The broker's results underscore the strength of Japan's equity markets, with the Nikkei 225 recently closing at 70,000.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-08-03 05:09 UTC · 1 min read

Daiwa Securities Group reported a 13-year high in profit, driven by a surge in its equities business.

The broker capitalized on the sustained rally in Japanese stocks, which has fueled trading volumes and fee income across the sector.

36% to close at 70,000, marking another milestone in a record-breaking quarterly rally.

The results highlight the broader tailwinds for Japanese financial institutions.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 recently climbed 1.36% to close at 70,000, marking another milestone in a record-breaking quarterly rally.

This market environment has been particularly beneficial for brokers with strong equity trading and wealth management platforms.

Daiwa’s performance mirrors that of its peers.