State Street (NYSE:STT) stock declined over 12% on Friday following its better-than-expected second-quarter results. The share price decline can be attributed to weak net interest income (NII) guidance for the remaining quarters of 2023.
The trust bank’s Q2 revenues increased 5% year-over-year to $3.11 billion, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $3.07 billion. Meanwhile, the company posted earnings of $2.17 a share, greater than the Street’s estimate of $2.1. Also, it compared favorably with earnings of $1.91 reported in the previous year’s quarter.
STT’s top line benefitted from an 18% surge in NII on a year-over-year basis, while fee income climbed just 2%. Furthermore, in the reported quarter, State Street reported a provision benefit of $18 million against a provision for credit losses of $10 million in the prior-year quarter.
As of June 30, 2023, total assets under custody and administration were $39.6 trillion, up 3.7% year over year. Moreover, assets under management increased 9.3% to $3.8 trillion, benefitting from higher quarter-end market levels. However, the company’s performance was somewhat impacted by lower deposits and a slight contraction in the interest margin.
STT Provides a Dull Outlook
Investors should note that State Street’s NII in the first two quarters of 2023 has declined on a sequential basis. For instance, STT’s NII dropped by 3% and 10% in the first and second quarters, respectively.
Looking forward, State Street expects NII to continue to remain under pressure. In the third quarter, management projects NII to fall between 12% and 18% sequentially, marred by lower deposit levels and continued rotation on further rate hikes. Another 2% to 6% decline is expected in the fourth quarter. Additionally, STT anticipates fee revenue to be down about 1% to 1.5%.
Is STT a Good Stock to Buy?
Following the Q2 results, three analysts maintained a Hold rating on STT stock, while two rated it a Buy. Overall, Wall Street is cautiously optimistic about STT stock. It has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on seven Buys and eight Holds. The average price target of $83.42 implies 22.5% upside potential from the current level.
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