JPMorgan Q2 2026: Strong Markets Lift Revenue, NII Outlook Raised

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What changed

Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, management's guidance sentiment moved from maintained to raised. The current analysis added stronger revenue momentum, a higher $105.5 billion full-year NII outlook, a 14.1% CET1 ratio, continued AI investment, and a limited rollout plan for a smart-cash tool, while retaining concerns about activity normalization, expenses, credit, and regulation.

Guidance delta

Management's guidance sentiment was raised, with full-year NII guidance increased to $105.5 billion, driven largely by higher deposit balances and rates.

Key takeaways

• Revenue growth of 15% year over year was led by markets, investment banking, and asset and wealth management.
• Expenses rose 15% because of volume-related costs, front-office hiring, and AI investments.
• Management highlighted robust deposit growth and reaffirmed a 15% retail market-share target.
• The CET1 ratio declined to 14.1% as higher risk-weighted assets offset earnings.
• Management cautioned that the current high-activity environment may not be fully repeatable.

Management priorities

• Deploy excess capital at an approximately 17% return, including selective M&A and organic growth initiatives.
• Expand European digital consumer banking in the UK and Germany with additional investment and credit-card products.
• Continue rolling out AI across approximately 1,000 use cases, focusing on risk, fraud, marketing, and client servicing.