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Bank of America expects Q3 investment banking fees to fall by more than 10% year-over-year with trading revenue roughly flat, a softer follow-up to Q2’s gains. Moynihan pointed to a market down about 10% in IB activity and a solid middle-market deal pipeline, suggesting AI-driven advisory/trading could be cooling and sending shares lower after his remarks.
Coinbase Global posted a wider-than-expected Q2 net loss of $359 million as crypto trading momentum faded, with revenue down 17% to $1.15 billion and trading revenue down 22% to $600 million; nontrading revenue also declined, though Coinbase One memberships rose to a record, underscoring diversification efforts. Analysts cut price targets amid a sluggish crypto market and weaker earnings, as the company pursues new products and regulatory clarity.
Analysts expect JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to report about $39 billion in second‑quarter trading revenue as market volatility drives client activity; Goldman’s equities unit could top $5 billion, helping sustain a trading bonanza after a strong first half, with broader support from robust investment banking activity and ongoing rate expectations influencing banks’ margins and loan considerations.
Jane Street posted a record $39.6 billion in trading revenue for 2025 and about $31.2 billion in EBITDA, out-earning giants like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs in trading profits and signaling a shift in market power as arbitrage-focused trading flourishes amid volatility; the piece notes the firm’s gains and compares its EBITDA to the top profits of well-known companies, underscoring the era of outsized returns for specialized trading firms.
Morgan Stanley beat estimates for Q1 2026, reporting $3.43 per share on $20.58 billion in revenue (vs. $3.00 and $19.72B expected). Profit rose 29% to $5.57 billion, with revenue up 16%, helped by trading that produced about $1 billion more than analysts anticipated; management’s outlook for the year amid geopolitical tensions remains a focus.
Banks on Wall Street posted a record $134 billion in trading revenue last year and executives say the environment remains constructive for 2026, with strong momentum in M&A and capital-markets work, though they caution that asset prices are high and risks remain.
Bank of America posted Q4 2025 results that beat expectations with EPS of $0.98 and revenue of $28.53 billion, helped by stronger trading and advisory fees. The company awaits 2026 guidance from CEO Brian Moynihan as rivals report earnings this week; shares rose about 24% last year.
Jane Street set a Wall Street record with $10.1 billion in Q2 trading revenue, more than doubling from the previous year, driven by market volatility from trade war tensions, and reaching an all-time first-half high of $17.3 billion, despite regulatory scrutiny in India.
UBS's profits more than doubled to $2.4 billion in Q2, driven by strong trading revenues that offset weaknesses in investment banking, with notable gains in wealth management and market activities, while also progressing in integrating Credit Suisse amidst regulatory scrutiny.
Morgan Stanley exceeded Wall Street expectations in Q2 with earnings of $2.13 per share and revenue of $16.79 billion, driven by higher trading revenues and strong wealth management performance, leading to a 12% stock increase this year.
Morgan Stanley reported strong Q2 earnings with EPS of $1.82, beating expectations, and sales of $15.02 billion, driven by a rebound in trading and investment banking. Institutional Securities saw significant revenue growth, particularly in Equity and Investment Banking, while Wealth Management also performed well. The bank is on track to reach a $10 trillion client asset target.
Goldman Sachs is set to report its second-quarter earnings, with Wall Street expecting $8.34 per share in earnings and $12.46 billion in revenue. The bank's performance is closely watched due to its heavy reliance on investment banking and trading. Expectations are high following strong results from rivals JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup.
Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter results that exceeded profit estimates due to better-than-expected trading revenue. Despite a 9% decline in profit from the previous year, the bank's revenue grew by 2% and matched expectations. While some of its competitors faced challenges, Morgan Stanley has managed to avoid turbulence. CEO James Gorman announced plans to resign within a year, and the board is currently narrowing down the search for his successor. Analysts are eager for updates on the CEO succession process. Other major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, also surpassed profit expectations in the third quarter.
Goldman Sachs is set to report its third-quarter earnings, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $5.31 per share and revenue of $11.19 billion. As the most reliant on investment banking and trading revenue among its peers, Goldman Sachs has faced challenges due to a slowdown in mergers, IPOs, and debt issuance. Analysts will be interested in hearing about the company's deal pipeline and its outlook on investment banking. Goldman Sachs has also faced losses from its retrenchment away from retail banking and exposure to commercial real estate. The company's shares have dropped 8.4% this year, outperforming the KBW Bank Index.
Morgan Stanley's second-quarter profit beat estimates, driven by growth in its wealth management business, which offset lower trading revenue. The bank's shares rose over 6% despite a 14% drop in profits. The wealth management unit's net revenue reached a record high of $6.7 billion, gaining almost $90 billion in new assets. While trading revenues declined due to subdued markets, the bank's CFO expressed optimism about a recovery in investment banking. Morgan Stanley's board is focusing on selecting a successor for CEO James Gorman, who announced his departure in May.