JPMorgan Chase shares were little changed in premarket trading on Tuesday after the bank reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of Wall Street estimates, a rare miss for the largest U.S. lender.
The bank posted net income of $15.31 billion, or $5.57 per share, for the quarter. Excluding $658 million in net securities losses, earnings would have been $5.75 per share, still below the $5.90 analysts had expected, according to LSEG data.
Revenue came in at $50.9 billion, versus the $51.7 billion consensus, while net income was also below the $16.3 billion forecast.
Fixed-Income Trading Weakness
Fixed-income markets revenue declined 4% to $5.4 billion, marking the first such drop in over two years. The decline was driven by lower revenue from commodities, rates, credit, and public finance, partially offset by strength in currencies and emerging markets.
Overall markets revenue, which includes both equity and fixed-income trading, rose 15% to $10.3 billion. However, that growth was a significant slowdown from the 35% year-over-year jump in the second quarter, when the division generated $12.1 billion.
Equity markets revenue climbed 49% to $5 billion, but remained below the $6 billion reported in the prior quarter, which had seen an 86% surge.
Investment Banking Fees Dip Sequentially
Investment banking fees fell 8% from the second quarter, though they were up 14% year-over-year. CEO Jamie Dimon noted that fees rose at a mid-teens rate, helped by strong client activity, though activity moderated during the quarter.
The bank retained its position as the top earner of investment banking revenue, according to Dealogic. The IPO market remains selective, with delayed offerings potentially returning if conditions stabilize in the fourth quarter.
Expenses Rise Faster Than Revenue
Companywide expenses reached $27.3 billion, about $90 million above analyst expectations. Costs increased 12% year-over-year, outpacing the 8% revenue growth, which could pressure profitability.
Dimon also said JPMorgan reduced share repurchases during the quarter, signaling a more cautious approach to returning capital. He expressed confidence in deploying capital over time at attractive returns.
Dimon Warns of Underlying Risks
Dimon said the U.S. economy continues to benefit from strong business investment and consumer spending, but cautioned that several risks remain. He cited large fiscal deficits, sticky inflation, elevated asset prices, rising interest rates, and geopolitical conditions as factors that could shift under the surface.
"These forces may be manageable, but we remain prepared for a wide range of outcomes," he said.
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