Nomura Trading Co., Ltd. (E32448) Stock Price

Nomura Trading is a comprehensive trading company handling a wide range of products from food to industrial goods. The company's core business consists of trading operations and domestic transactions, encompassing imports, exports, and sales of diverse products including food-related items such as agricultural products, seafood, and livestock; textile products; chemicals; industrial machinery; and electronic materials.

The company's revenue is primarily composed of profit margins on product sales and commissions. It generates profits by serving as an intermediary between domestic manufacturers and retailers in Japan and overseas producers and manufacturers. Through expansion centered on the Asia region, the company provides detailed services tailored to local customer needs and has built a stable revenue base.

The company operates through six business segments: the Food Business handles food products in general, the Life Business handles textile-related products, and the Industry Business handles industrial products. In addition to business operations through local subsidiaries and overseas branches in China, Vietnam, India, and other Asian countries, the company also engages in insurance agency services and other ventures, forming a diversified business portfolio.

Nomura Trading has launched a growth strategy under its medium-term management plan "Jump Up 2026" through fiscal year 2026, targeting operating profit of 3 billion yen. The company has positioned three business pillars—Food Business, Life Business, and Industry Business—to maximize the earning power of the group and achieve higher-level profitability. To achieve this goal, the company is focusing on creating added value through solution proposals to customers and business partners, and improving profit margins through portfolio optimization of products.

The company's differentiation strategy centers on expanding new businesses within existing business domains and adjacent areas. It has positioned business development in ASEAN markets as a key initiative and is actively pursuing new business development through alliances with external partners. The company is also optimizing its business portfolio through cross-selling and enhanced collaboration within existing business domains, aiming to strengthen its revenue base to adapt to changing market conditions.

Regarding new market development, the company views growth in overseas markets as a priority issue and is strengthening business expansion centered on the Asia region. It is focusing on creating new businesses locally to expand its revenue base in overseas markets. Domestically, the company is working to expand business areas beyond traditional trading operations by building new business models that leverage its trading company functions.

The company is also making active investments in human resource development and organizational development, emphasizing that each employee develops integrity, logical thinking, and rationality. In addition to deepening hierarchical training and developing management and global talent, the company is promoting a mindset shift toward career autonomy through revisions to its personnel system. Furthermore, through continued productivity improvements and ESG-focused management, the company is strengthening its management foundation to achieve sustainable growth while maintaining a stable financial base.