JPMorgan reports higher Q3 profit as it doubles down on US economic resilience

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) reported a quarterly profit rise, underlining how the largest US lender continues to position itself as a central player in the country’s economic and technological transformation. The bank earned net income of $14.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up 12% from the previous year.Record income backed by expansion across multiple marketsAccording to the company’s statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, JPMorgan reported net income of $14.4 billion, translating to $5.07 per share, compared with $4.37 per share in the same period last year. For the quarter, JPMorgan’s NII rose 2% to $24.1 billion, reflecting steady borrowing activity and consumer demand. The bank also raised its full-year forecast, now expecting NII of roughly $95.8 billion for 2025, compared with an earlier estimate of $95.5 billion.Analysts surveyed by LSEG had anticipated $95.4 billion. The latest revision follows a similar upward adjustment made in July. For the fourth quarter, JPMorgan expects interest income excluding markets to come in at $23.5 billion. Looking ahead to 2026, it projects interest income of about $95 billion, driven by balance sheet growth but partially offset by the impact of lower rates.Industry executives have noted that US consumers remain in solid financial shape, supported by a strong labor market and rising wages — factors that continue to sustain steady demand for new loans and regular debt repayments.Investment nanking and trading revenue surgeCorporate dealmaking has accelerated in recent months following a slowdown in April, as companies look to take advantage of record stock prices and improving sentiment around potential US interest rate cuts. JPMorgan’s investment banking fees climbed 16% in the third quarter, buoyed by a rebound in mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets activity.According to analytics firm Dealogic, JPMorgan has collected the most investment banking fees among its peers so far this year.Trading revenue also surged amid ongoing market volatility and optimism surrounding US rate policy. Revenue from the equities business jumped 33% to $3.3 billion, while fixed-income revenue rose 21% to $5.6 billion, supported by higher earnings in rates, credit, and securitized products.Technology investment and leadership shifts shape global strategyJPMorgan is also allocating $2 billion annually towards artificial intelligence infrastructure — an investment that, according to internal estimates, generates equivalent annual cost savings. These funds support the automation of risk management, customer operations, and market analytics, aligning the bank with global trends in digital transformation.At the same time, JPMorgan is restructuring leadership in key regions. Conor Hillery and Matthieu Wiltz had been appointed co-chief executives for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.This leadership refresh is intended to help the bank boost regional revenue by 20 percent by the end of the decade, strengthening its foothold in markets that remain crucial to its international growth strategy.Preparing for a UK retail expansion amid global scrutinyBeyond corporate banking, JPMorgan is expanding its retail footprint. The lender plans to launch a do-it-yourself investment platform in the UK in 2026, allowing investors to trade a range of assets directly. The move would mark a deeper integration of its digital banking services with its European operations, reinforcing the company’s efforts to capture new retail markets outside the US.The post JPMorgan reports higher Q3 profit as it doubles down on US economic resilience appeared first on Invezz