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By the numbers: JPMorgan Chasethe nation's biggest bankdelivered a record full-year profit of $58.5 billion, juiced by gains in its investment banking and consumer The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier, when the firm had a $2.9 billion FDIC JPMorgan Chase topped first-quarter profit estimates on record equities trading and higher fees from debt underwriting and advising on mergers, but the bank JPMorgan, the nation’s biggest bank, said it earned $14 billion in profits in the fourth quarter, and nearly $59 billion for the full year. Wells Fargo made $5.1 billion in the JPMorgan’s earnings per share rose to $4.81 from $3.04 a year ago. The result beat Wall Street profit projections of $4.09 a share, according to the data firm FactSet. JPMorgan can expect to see a 25% jump in profits, in terms of earnings per share (EPS), compared to 2025. However, the report predicts that Goldman Sachs and

JPMorgan Profits Set to Soar 25%: Are Other US Banks Next?

JPMorgan Chase is leading the charge in what analysts predict will be a lucrative year for the US banking sector. Expect to see a potential 25% jump in profits for JPMorgan, in terms of earnings per share (EPS), compared to 2025. But is this just the beginning? Could other US banks follow suit?

By the numbers: JPMorgan Chase, the nation's biggest bank, delivered a record full-year profit of $58.5 billion, juiced by gains in its investment banking and consumer divisions. This impressive performance sets a high bar, and investors are keen to see if others can keep pace.

JPMorgan's strong fourth quarter earnings are a key indicator. JPMorgan, the nation’s biggest bank, said it earned $14 billion in profits in the fourth quarter, and nearly $59 billion for the full year. The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier, when the firm had a $2.9 billion FDIC special assessment.

This success isn't solely attributed to investment banking. JPMorgan Chase topped first-quarter profit estimates on record equities trading and higher fees from debt underwriting and advising on mergers. This diversified revenue stream contributed significantly to exceeding expectations. JPMorgan’s earnings per share rose to $4.81 from $3.04 a year ago. The result beat Wall Street profit projections of $4.09 a share, according to the data firm FactSet.

While JPMorgan is enjoying a significant surge, the report predicts that Goldman Sachs and potentially Wells Fargo (which made $5.1 billion in the same period) will also see positive results. Will they mirror JPMorgan's impressive 25% increase? Only time will tell, but the outlook for US banks appears optimistic.

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