State Street Q1 EPS $2.84 Beats Estimates, Revenue Soars 16% to $3.8B
State Street delivered Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.84, topping the $2.62 consensus, and GAAP EPS reached $2.49. Revenue hit $3.8 billion (+16%), fueled by fee revenue of $3.0 billion (+15%) and net interest income of $835 million (+17%), while AUC rose 17% to $54.5 trillion and AUM climbed 20% to $5.6 trillion.
1. First-Quarter Earnings Beat
State Street reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.84 versus a $2.62 consensus and GAAP EPS of $2.49, lifting shares more than 3% in intraday trading. The EPS beat marked the fourth consecutive quarterly earnings outperformance for the firm.
2. Record Revenue and Margin Expansion
Total revenue reached a record $3.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year, driven by fee revenue of $3.0 billion (+15%) and net interest income of $835 million (+17%). Net interest margin expanded by 16 basis points to 1.16%, while total operating expenses rose 15% to $2.8 billion, including $130 million in repositioning charges.
3. Asset Growth and Balance Sheet Strength
Assets under custody and administration climbed 17% to $54.5 trillion, and assets under management rose 20% to $5.6 trillion, supported by stronger market conditions and positive client flows. The common equity Tier 1 ratio remained robust at 10.6%, complemented by ongoing share repurchases and a 2.4% dividend yield.