• State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.97, surpassing the estimated $2.79, and actual revenue of approximately $3.67 billion, exceeding the estimated $3.60 billion.
• The company's adjusted net income increased by nearly 10% compared to the previous year, with revenue for the quarter ending December 2025 marking a 7.5% increase year-over-year.
• State Street's financial metrics reveal a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 12.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of about 1.25, indicating strong market valuation and financial health.

State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) is a financial services company that provides investment management, research, and trading services. It is one of the largest asset management firms globally, competing with companies like BlackRock and Vanguard. On January 16, 2026, State Street reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.97, surpassing the estimated $2.79, and actual revenue of approximately $3.67 billion, exceeding the estimated $3.60 billion.

State Street's robust fourth-quarter results for 2025 show an adjusted net income increase of nearly 10% compared to the previous year. The company's fee income has been significantly bolstered by elevated global stock markets, contributing to positive operating leverage and strong profitability. This has led to a valuation increase to over 2.3 times its tangible book value, about 30% higher than its recent historical average.

The company's revenue for the quarter ending December 2025 was $3.67 billion, marking a 7.5% increase compared to the same period last year. This revenue figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.59 billion, resulting in a positive surprise of 2.06%. The EPS for the quarter was $2.97, up from $2.60 in the previous year, although it did not exceed the consensus EPS estimate of $2.82.

State Street's financial metrics provide insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 12.39, indicating the market's valuation of its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 1.60, reflecting the market's valuation of its revenue. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 2.91, providing insight into the company's valuation relative to its sales.

The company's management has projected a fee growth of 4% to 6% and a modest expansion in net interest margin for 2026. Additionally, the growth in expenses is expected to slow down as investments in technology begin to stabilize. State Street's debt-to-equity ratio is about 1.25, indicating the proportion of debt used to finance its assets relative to shareholders' equity. The current ratio is notably high at approximately 8.01, suggesting strong liquidity and the ability to cover short-term liabilities.