Zacks Investment Research recommends three top-ranked investment banks—JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup—following strong second-quarter 2026 earnings and a solid outlook. The Zacks-defined Financial – Investment Bank industry is in the top 11% of all industries, and each stock carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). JPMorgan Chase reported gains in capital markets and investment banking, raised its 2026 net interest income target to roughly $105.5 billion, and expects revenue and earnings growth of 11.6% and 19%, respectively. Goldman Sachs benefited from strong revenue growth in Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management, with expected revenue and earnings growth of 19.3% and 31.7%. Citigroup posted year-over-year growth in net interest income and fee income, targets a 5-6% increase in NII excluding Markets for 2026, and expects revenue and earnings growth of 11.9% and 40.8%.
Citigroup Inc.Strong Q2 earnings and raised NII guidance drive positive outlook.
JPMorgan Chase & CoGains in capital markets and investment banking, raised NII target.
Goldman Sachs Group IncStrong revenue growth in Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management.