JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs Q1 numbers are in

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs reported their Q1 earnings before the opening bell on Wednesday – both beating analysts’ forecasts.

JP Morgan & Co

JPMorgan reported a total revenue of $32.3 billion (up by 14.3% year-on-year) in Q1, above analysts’ forecast of $30.52 billion. Earnings per share were reported at $4.50 vs. $3.05 estimate.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, commented on Q1 results: ”JPMorgan Chase earned $14.3 billion in net income reflecting strong underlying performance across our businesses, partially driven by a rapidly improving economy. These results include a benefit from credit reserve releases of $5.2 billion that we do not consider core or recurring profits. We believe our credit reserves of $26 billion are appropriate and prudent, all things considered.”

”With all of the stimulus spending, potential infrastructure spending, continued Quantitative Easing, strong consumer and business balance sheets and euphoria around the potential end of the pandemic, we believe that the economy has the potential to have extremely robust, multi-year growth. This growth can benefit all Americans, particularly those who suffered the most during this pandemic. If all of the government programs are spent wisely and efficiently, focusing on actual outcomes, the benefits will be more widely shared, economic growth will be more sustainable and future problems, like inflation and too much debt, will be reduced.”

Shares of JPMorgan were down by around 1.19% in pre-market on Wednesday following the latest earnings numbers, trading at around $152.23. The share price is up by around 22% year-to-date.

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Source: TradingView

Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs also reported strong numbers with revenue of $17.7 billion (up by 102.5% year-on-year) in Q1, way higher than analysts’ estimate of $12.6 billion. Earnings per share at $18.60, above the forecast of $10.22 per share.

”We have been working hard alongside our clients in preparation for a world beyond the pandemic and a more stable economic environment,” Goldman Sachs CEO, David Solomon said in the earnings release. ”Our businesses remain very well positioned to help our clients reposition for the recovery, and that strength is reflected in the record revenues and earnings achieved this quarter.”

Goldman Sachs

The share price of Goldman Sachs trading higher after the Q1 results, up by around 4% at $343 per share. The stock is up by 30% year-to-date.

Source: TradingView