Wall Street profits reportedly hit $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51%

A post citing New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli puts Wall Street profits at $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51% year over year and above New York City’s $45.3 billion forecast for the full year. The poster says annual profits could exceed $90 billion if that pace continues, citing AI spending, stronger merger and acquisition activity, and elevated trading volumes.