Summary
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported a net income of $4.7 billion, or $1.38 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020, a significant decrease of 51% compared to the same period last year. This decline was primarily driven by a substantial increase in the provision for credit losses, which rose to $10.5 billion from $1.1 billion in Q2 2019, reflecting the economic uncertainty and deterioration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total net revenue increased by 15% year-over-year to $33.0 billion, boosted by strong performance in the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) segment, particularly in Markets, which saw revenue jump 79%. However, this revenue growth was largely offset by the elevated credit loss provisions and a modest increase in noninterest expense. The firm maintained a strong capital position, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 12.4%, and continued to return capital to shareholders through dividends, though share repurchases were suspended per regulatory guidance.
Financial Highlights
32 data points| Interest Expense | $2.26B |
| Net Income | $4.69B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.38 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.08B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 3.08B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income decreased by 51% to $4.7 billion, primarily due to a significant increase in the provision for credit losses ($10.5 billion in Q2 2020 vs. $1.1 billion in Q2 2019).
- 2Total net revenue increased by 15% to $33.0 billion, driven by strong CIB Markets revenue (+79%) and Investment Banking fees (+54%).
- 3Provision for credit losses surged to $10.5 billion, reflecting the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with additions to both wholesale ($4.6 billion) and consumer ($4.4 billion) allowances.
- 4Total assets grew by 20% to $3.2 trillion, largely driven by a 24% increase in deposits to $1.9 trillion as customers sought liquidity.
- 5The CET1 capital ratio remained strong at 12.4%, demonstrating a robust capital position despite economic headwinds.
- 6The Firm maintained its quarterly common stock dividend of $0.90 per share, signaling confidence in its financial stability.
- 7Despite strong revenue growth in CIB, the Consumer & Community Banking (CCB) segment reported a net loss of $176 million due to elevated credit loss provisions.