EarningsState Street reported 2Q24 EPS of $2.15, above consensus, mostly due to higher net interest income, better foreign exchange and securities lending, and good expense control.
Shareholder ReturnsShareholder returns received a boost with a 10% increase in the dividend following the Feds stress test results.
ValuationThe current valuation provides a favorable entry point for the high-quality STT shares, which trade at just 10-times the 2024 EPS estimate and yield 3.3%.