Summary
State Street Corporation (STT) reported its second quarter 2023 financial results, demonstrating resilience and growth in a dynamic economic environment. The company saw a notable increase in Net Interest Income (NII), up 18% year-over-year, driven by higher market rates and strategic balance sheet positioning. Total revenue grew by 5%, supported by fee revenue that increased 2%, primarily from software, processing fees, and securities finance, partially offset by declines in servicing and management fees. Expenses increased by 5%, largely due to higher compensation, headcount, and business investments, although productivity savings provided some offset. Despite expense pressures, State Street improved its Return on Equity to 13.0% from 12.1% in the prior year's quarter. The company also continued its commitment to shareholder returns, distributing approximately $1.3 billion through dividends and share repurchases, signaling confidence in its financial stability and future prospects. Assets Under Custody/Administration (AUC/A) grew 4% year-over-year, while Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by 9.3%, indicating continued client trust and market engagement.
Financial Highlights
38 data points| Revenue | $3.11B |
| Interest Expense | $1.54B |
| Net Income | $763.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.20 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.17 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 329.38M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 333.54M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $3.11 billion, driven by an 18% increase in Net Interest Income (NII) to $691 million.
- 2Fee revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $2.42 billion, with notable increases in software and processing fees (+18%) and securities finance (+9%).
- 3Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose 14% to $2.17 compared to the prior year's quarter.
- 4Return on average common equity improved to 13.0% from 12.1% in the second quarter of 2022.
- 5The company returned approximately $1.3 billion to shareholders in the second quarter through dividends ($203 million) and share repurchases ($1.05 billion).
- 6Assets Under Custody and/or Administration (AUC/A) increased 4% to $39.6 trillion, and Assets Under Management (AUM) increased 9.3% to $3.8 trillion.
- 7Standardized CET1 capital ratio stood at 11.8% as of June 30, 2023.