Wall Street profits up 51.3% to $45.9 billion in H1 2026, on track for record
Profits for the US securities industry rose 51.3% to $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026. by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Dealmaking, trading revenue, loan growth and IPOs boosted profits, which could exceed $90 billion for the year.
9 billion in the first half of the year, putting it on track for a new annual record. released on Tuesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. A revival in dealmaking, strong trading revenue fueled by market volatility, resilient loan growth and a resurgent IPO market have boosted nearly every major Wall Street business this year. com; X: manya__saini;)