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Daiwa Securities Group operates in financial and capital markets in Japan and internationally through Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Global Markets & Investment Banking segments. The firm is a leading Japane...

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Quality Japanese securities franchise with strong earnings momentum and asset growth, but facing margin pressure and slower...

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Industry Financial Services - Securities & Investment Banking
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Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Overview

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Daiwa Securities Group operates in financial and capital markets in Japan and internationally through Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Global Markets & Investment Banking segments. The firm is a leading Japanese securities and investment banking powerhouse with diversified revenue streams.

Strategic Profile

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The company reported strong recent results with Q2 FY2025 net operating revenue of JPY 172.6B (+11.2% QoQ) and net income of JPY 47.7B (+52.8% QoQ), driven by strong equity markets, record M&A fees, and robust wealth management flows. The Asset Management Division manages investment trusts and funds across private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and infrastructure; Global Markets handles securities sales, trading and M&A advisory; and Wealth Management serves individuals and private clients.

Competitive Landscape

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Daiwa competes with other major Japanese financial institutions including Nomura Holdings. As Japan's second-largest securities firm by market position, Daiwa faces competition from international banking giants and domestic rivals in wealth management, asset management, and investment banking services.

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Daiwa Securities Group Inc. operates in Financial Services - Securities & Investment Banking.

Key facts

Founded: 1902 · Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan · Revenue: ¥1.5T (TTM) · Market cap: ¥2.23T (~$18.6B USD)

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  • Daiwa Asset Management secured net inflows of JPY 158.6 billion in publicly offered equity investment trusts excluding ETFs, demonstrating strong asset gathering momentum.
  • Over the last 12 months, net profit margin fell sharply from 20.9% to 10.3%, indicating margin compression despite revenue growth.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Q3 FY2026 revenue of ¥271,228 million and basic EPS of ¥33.66 reported with net margin at 10.3%
  • February 2026Margin compression concerns raised by analysts citing halved net margin to 10.3% alongside slower forecast growth profiles
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NomuraJapan's largest financial services and investment banking group→SMBC Nikko SecuritiesFull-service securities and asset management services→Goldman Sachs JapanGlobal investment banking and wealth management→Morgan Stanley JapanInternational investment banking and capital markets→

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What does Daiwa Securities Group Inc. do?+
Daiwa Securities Group operates in financial and capital markets in Japan and internationally through Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Global Markets & Investment Banking segments. The firm is a leading Japane...
What is Daiwa Securities Group Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Daiwa Securities Group Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Nomura, SMBC Nikko Securities, Goldman Sachs Japan, Morgan Stanley Japan. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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