Key Facts
• On July 16, 2025, six major U.S. financial firms released Q2 earnings.
• Five firms reported year-over-year net profit growth despite economic uncertainties.
• JP Morgan Chase’s net profit fell 17% to $14.9 billion (approx. ¥2.2 trillion).
• Decline attributed to absence of one-time Visa stock exchange gains from last year.
• Investment banking and market division revenues remained strong across firms.
Summary
The second-quarter earnings for six major U.S. financial institutions in 2025 revealed mixed results. While five firms achieved year-over-year net profit growth, JP Morgan Chase experienced a 17% decline in net profit, totaling $14.9 billion. This drop was primarily due to the absence of one-time gains from a Visa stock exchange recorded in the previous year. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties linked to U.S. trade policies, the financial sector demonstrated resilience, with investment banking and market operations showing robust performance.
