Summary
State Street Corporation (STT) reported a strong third quarter of 2021, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth in key financial metrics. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased by 35% to $1.96, reflecting improved profitability. Total revenue grew by 7% to $2.99 billion, primarily driven by a 9% increase in total fee revenue, which reached $2.50 billion. This growth in fee revenue was broad-based, with servicing fees up 7% and management fees up 10%, benefiting from higher average equity market levels and net new business. The company also saw an improvement in its return on equity, increasing to 11.6% from 8.9% in the prior year's quarter, and a higher pre-tax margin of 29.3% compared to 24.5%. Looking ahead, State Street announced a significant strategic move with an agreement to acquire the BBH Investor Services business for $3.5 billion, a transaction expected to be financed through a common stock offering and existing cash. The company also provided an update on its capital actions, including a 10% increase in cash dividends declared per common share to $0.57, while temporarily suspending common stock repurchases to support the acquisition financing. The company's capital ratios remain robust, with a CET1 ratio of 13.5%. Overall, the report indicates a positive financial performance driven by solid revenue growth and managed expenses, alongside a significant strategic acquisition that aims to enhance its market position.
Financial Highlights
39 data points| Revenue | $2.99B |
| Interest Expense | $0 |
| Net Income | $714.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.99 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.96 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 347.72M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 353.49M |
Key Highlights
- 1Diluted EPS increased 35% year-over-year to $1.96.
- 2Total revenue grew 7% to $2.99 billion, driven by a 9% increase in total fee revenue to $2.50 billion.
- 3Servicing fees were up 7% and management fees were up 10%, benefiting from market conditions and new business.
- 4Return on equity improved to 11.6% from 8.9% in the prior year's quarter.
- 5State Street announced an agreement to acquire the BBH Investor Services business for $3.5 billion.
- 6Common stock dividends declared increased by 10% to $0.57 per share.
- 7The company maintained a strong CET1 capital ratio of 13.5%.