JPMorgan Chase, the biggest U.S. bank, started the earnings season strong but cautioned about future challenges.
Revenue and Earnings Top Forecasts:
- First-quarter revenue grew 9% year-over-year to $41.9 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
- Earnings per share reached $4.44, surpassing the projected $4.17.
CEO Highlights Potential Issues:
- CEO Jamie Dimon warned of potential economic troubles despite positive current indicators.
- He mentioned global instability, persistent inflation, and the unknown effects of quantitative tightening as key concerns.
- The bank is preparing for various scenarios to ensure client support.
Loan Growth Thanks to Acquisition:
- JPMorgan Chase’s loan portfolio expanded 16% year-over-year, largely due to the First Republic Bank acquisition.
- Net interest income, boosted by loans, increased 11% to $23.2 billion.
FDIC Charge and Stock Performance:
- The bank incurred a $725 million FDIC charge related to past bank failures.
- Despite a pre-market dip of 2.7%, the stock remains up 52% over the past year.
BlackRock and Wells Fargo Updates:
- Investment firm BlackRock reported record assets under management of $10.5 trillion and exceeded financial forecasts.
- Wells Fargo surpassed analyst expectations but saw an 8% decline in net interest income compared to last year. They also faced a similar FDIC charge.
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