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- NYSE member firms' broker-dealer operations generated $45.9 billion in profits during the first half of 2026, per data from NYSE/Intercontinental Exchange tracked by the New York State Comptroller
- The New York State Comptroller projects 2026 will set a record for the segment if first-half growth continues at its current pace, according to Axios's chart
- The profit figures cover broker-dealer operations of NYSE member firms specifically, rather than the broader U.S. financial sector
Why it matters: The $45.9 billion H1 haul means Wall Street's broker-dealer segment is on pace for a record year if the growth rate persists, giving the industry a concrete benchmark against prior years. The Comptroller's projection makes the second-half trajectory the swing variable — any slowdown in trading or dealmaking revenue would break the record path.
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