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, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Dealmaking, trading revenue, loan growth and IPOs boosted profits, which could exceed $90 billion for the year.