Key facts
- Equity trading revenues at seven of the largest US banks reached $27 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
- This represents a $14 billion increase from the previous period.
- Overall trading revenues for the group surpassed $40 billion for the first time.
- Five of the disclosing US global systemically important banks (G-Sibs) reported increases in equity trading revenue.
Equity trading revenues at seven of the largest US banks experienced a significant surge, doubling to $27 billion in the second quarter of 2026. This substantial increase, amounting to $14 billion, helped propel the group's overall trading revenues to over $40 billion for the first time. Among the US global systemically important banks (G-Sibs) that disclose their equity trading revenue, five institutions recorded an increase in this segment. Citi, in particular, posted the largest percentage rise.