Key Takeaways JPMorgan is set to report Q2 earnings on July 15, with EPS expected to rise 2.1% year over year. Higher NII and solid markets revenues are likely to support results despite weaker IB performance. Asset quality may weigh on Q2, with NPLs and NPAs estimated to rise over 15% from the prior year.JPMorgan (JPM) is scheduled to kickstart second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 15. As the largest American bank, its earnings are closely watched for insights into the financial sector, often serving as a ...

Key Takeaways C stock hit a 52-week high after passing the Fed's 2025 stress test and proposing a 7% dividend hike. C approved a $20B buyback plan, restructured operations to cut costs, and exited non-core business. C's NII is rising, with further growth expected as anticipated Fed rate cuts lower funding costs.Citigroup Inc. (C) shares touched a new 52-week high of $88.82 during yesterday's trading session. The stock closed the session a little lower at $87.60.Over the past year, shares of C have risen 3 ...

Key Takeaways JPM shares hit an all-time high on rate cut optimism despite the Fed's cautious stance. The bank projects 2025 NII to potentially exceed guidance by $1B amid expansion efforts. IB outlook weakens near term, but markets revenue and long-term deal pipeline remain strong.JPMorgan’s (JPM) shares touched an all-time high of $289.41 on Thursday as incoming economic data, including jobless claims and the third estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter, indicate interest rate c ...

Core Insights - Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) is significantly impacted by mortgage rates, which have recently declined, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.81% as of June 18, 2025, down from 6.87% a year ago [1] Group 1: Mortgage Rates and Demand - Lower mortgage rates are expected to improve housing affordability challenges, leading to increased loan demand [2] - The decline in mortgage rates is anticipated to enhance purchase originations and refinancing activities, which will likely improve NLY's book value as spreads in the Agency market tighten [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - Annaly's net interest income (NII) rose to $219.9 million in Q1 2025, a significant recovery from a negative NII of $6.45 million in the same quarter the previous year, aided by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts of 100 basis points in 2024 [4] - The upward trend in NII is expected to ease earnings pressure for Annaly, thereby supporting the company's overall performance [4] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - AGNC Investment's NII also reflects the influence of mortgage rates, with a reported NII of $159 million compared to a negative NII of $30 million in the prior-year quarter, indicating a potential reduction in operational challenges [5] - Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) experienced a 27.2% year-over-year decline in NII to $75.4 million in Q1 2025, but is expected to benefit from lower mortgage rates, which may ease earnings pressure [6] Group 4: Stock Performance and Valuation - NLY shares have increased by 9.6% over the past year, outperforming the industry growth of 4.5% [7] - Annaly's forward price-to-tangible book (P/TB) ratio stands at 0.98X, slightly above the industry average of 0.96X [10] Group 5: Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NLY's 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year increase of 6.3%, with a further growth expectation of 1.4% for 2026, reflecting upward revisions in estimates over the past 60 days [12]

The Zacks Savings and Loan industry is benefiting from the improving lending scenario following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts last year. Also, relatively lower rates have resulted in stable funding costs, supporting net interest income (NII) and net interest margin (NIM) expansion.The digitization of operations will aid industry players. Despite deteriorating asset quality, companies like WSFS Financial (WSFS) , Provident Financial Services (PFS) and Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) are poised to gain fr ...

Key Takeaways EWBC expects 2025 NII growth at or above the top end of the prior stated 4-6%. Revenue growth for 2025 is projected to exceed 6%, up from the earlier mentioned 5-7%. EWBC's clients have mitigated tariff risks through supply-chain diversification and relocation.East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) provided insight into its strategic growth amid the ongoing uncertainty at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference. The company’s CFO, Chris DelMoral Niles, revised its net interest income (NII) and r ...

May was a stable month for Bigbank – both the loan and deposit portfolios grew at a steady pace, and profitability remained at a solid level. The loan portfolio increased by a total of 43 million euros in May. The largest contributions came from business loans and home loans, which grew by 22 million and 15 million euros, respectively. The consumer loan portfolio grew by 6 million euros. The deposit portfolio grew by a total of 26 million euros in May. In a declining interest rate environment, the savings d ...

Comerica (CMA) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 All right, we're excited to have Comerica up next here. I'll get our usual disclosure out of the way. For important disclosures, please see the Morgan Stanley Research disclosure website at morganstanley.com/researchdisclosures. The taking of photographs and use of recording devices is not allowed. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Morgan Stanley sales representative. Now we're delighted to have with us today Jim Herzog, Chi ...

Core Insights - Popular, Inc. (BPOP) shares reached a 52-week high of $107.15, with a 10.6% increase over the past six months, outperforming its industry and peers [1][6] Financial Performance - The company achieved a four-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% in revenues, 6.8% in net loans, and 3.4% in total deposits from 2020 to 2024, indicating strong organic growth [4] - Net interest income (NII) grew at a CAGR of 5.3% during the same period, supported by increased loan balances and improved asset yields [7] - The net interest margin (NIM) expanded from 2.88% in 2021 to 3.40% in Q1 2025, with expectations for further improvement due to loan repricing and declining deposit costs [7] Sales and Earnings Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates project sales of $3.13 billion for 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 6.54% [5] - Earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised upward by 1.2% and 4.6%, respectively, indicating expected growth of 17.1% for 2025 and 20% for 2026 [14] Strategic Initiatives - The company has invested $300 million in technology infrastructure and made strategic acquisitions to enhance efficiency and client experience since launching its transformation program in 2022 [8] - A $500 million share repurchase program was initiated in August 2024, with $160 million remaining as of March 31, 2025 [10] Liquidity and Capital Management - Popular maintains a robust liquidity position of $6.6 billion and total debt of $1.4 billion, indicating low refinancing risk [9] - The company raised its quarterly dividend by 12.9% to $0.70 per share in late 2024, with an annualized dividend growth of 12.86% over the past five years [9] Profitability Metrics - BPOP's trailing 12-month return on equity (ROE) is 12.22%, significantly higher than the industry average of 9.74% and its peers, F.N.B. (7.97%) and Pinnacle Financial Partners (9.29%) [10][11] Challenges - Operating costs have increased at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2024, primarily due to technology investments and personnel expenses [12] - The credit profile faces challenges, with nearly 50% of the loan portfolio in commercial loans, which are more vulnerable in a weakening economic environment [13] Valuation - BPOP trades at a P/E (F1) multiple of 10.04X, which is lower than the industry average of 11.1X, indicating a potentially attractive investment opportunity [16][20]

Key Takeaways CMA stock rose 21.2% in a year, outpacing its industry and signaling strong investor confidence. Comerica cut non-interest expenses and improved efficiency, with a Q1 ratio drop from 76.91% to 70.28%. Strong NII growth, solid liquidity, and shareholder payouts highlight Comerica's financial resilience.Comerica Incorporated (CMA) shares have gained 21.2% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s rise of 19.5%. Its peers, Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) and BankUnited Inc. (BKU) , hav ...