01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed July 31, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
State Street Corporation (STT) reported strong top-line growth in the second quarter of 2025, with total revenue increasing by 8%a year-over-year, primarily driven by an 11% rise in fee revenue.
This growth was supported by higher servicing fees, management fees, and a significant 28% increase in foreign exchange trading services revenue due to market volatility. Despite the revenue boost, total expenses also climbed 11%, largely due to a $100 millionb repositioning charge for workforce rationalization and higher performance-based incentive compensation. This increase in expenses outpaced revenue growth, leading to a 3% decrease in income before income tax expense and a 3% dip in net income available to common shareholders.
Key financial metrics like diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) saw a modest 1% increase to $2.17c, while Return on Average Common Equity decreased by 110 basis points to 10.8%. The company continued its commitment to shareholder returns, repurchasing $300 million in common stock and increasing its common stock dividend by 10% year-over-year. Assets Under Custody/Administration (AUC/A) grew 11% to $49.00 trillion, and Assets Under Management (AUM) increased 17% to $5.12 trillion, reflecting positive market conditions and client flows.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total revenue increased by 8% to $3.45 billion, driven by an 11% rise in fee revenue.
- Fee revenue was boosted by a 28% increase in foreign exchange trading services revenue and 10% growth in management fees.
- Total expenses rose by 11% to $2.53 billion, impacted by a $100 million workforce rationalization charge and higher incentive compensation.
- Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew slightly by 1% to $2.17.
- Assets Under Custody/Administration (AUC/A) increased 11% to $49.00 trillion, and Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 17% to $5.12 trillion.
- The company returned $517 million to shareholders through common share repurchases ($300 million) and dividends ($217 million).
- Provision for credit losses increased to $30 million from $10 million, primarily due to the evolving macroeconomic environment and increased reserves for commercial real estate loans.
03—One dollar
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ2 FY2025filed July 31, 2025Financial Statements
Q2 FY2025 against Q2 FY2024
| Line item | Q2 FY2025Q2 FY2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.45B$3.19B | +8.1% |
| Net Income | $693.00M$711.00M | −2.5% |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.20$2.18 | +0.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.17$2.15 | +0.9% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 286.28M300.56M | −4.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 290.49M304.76M | −4.7% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What drove the increase in State Street's total revenue for the quarter?
State Street's total revenue increased by 8% to $3.45 billion. This growth was primarily driven by an 11% increase in fee revenue, which benefited from higher servicing fees, management fees, securities finance revenue, and notably, a 28% surge in foreign exchange trading services revenue due to increased market volatility and higher volumes.
What factors contributed to the increase in State Street's expenses?
Total expenses increased by 11% to $2.53 billion. This rise was primarily attributable to 'notable items' which included a $100 million repositioning charge related to workforce rationalization. Additionally, higher performance-based incentive compensation and increased technology and infrastructure investments contributed to the overall expense growth.
How did the company's AUC/A and AUM perform in the second quarter?
State Street experienced significant growth in its client asset figures. Assets Under Custody and/or Administration (AUC/A) increased by 11% to $49.00 trillion, and Assets Under Management (AUM) saw a robust 17% increase, reaching $5.12 trillion. These increases were attributed to higher market levels, positive client flows, and the impact of currency translation.
What is the company's outlook regarding its capital ratios?
State Street expects its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio to remain within its target range of 10-11% and its Tier 1 leverage ratio to remain within its target range of 5.25-5.75%. The standardized CET1 capital ratio stood at 10.7% as of June 30, 2025, a slight decrease from December 31, 2024, mainly due to higher risk-weighted assets and capital returns.
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