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STT

S&P 500
Favorable · 69/100

State Street Corporation

Financials
Asset Management & Custody Banks

$184.31

0.3%

Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET

Report Card

STT at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Favorable · 69/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 69.5% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$47.24B

P/E

16.7x

Forward P/E (est.)

14.98x

ROE

11.1%

Revenue Growth

181.2%

EPS Growth

11.5%

Profit Margin

20.5%

FCF Yield

5.9%

Debt / Equity

1.07x

ROIC

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

Dividend Yield

2.0%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

-11.3%

Rating Score

69/100

Business Overview
Research

State Street Corporation (STT) is a large-cap company in the Asset Management & Custody Banks industry, part of the Financials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $47.24B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $13.94B in revenue and $2.94B in net profit.

Our model rates STT Favorable (69/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what STT's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. STT trades near $184.31, above its 50-day average ($159.02) and 200-day average ($133.09). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 61 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. STT's is $4.53 (~2.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month STT found buyers near $158.02 (support) and sellers near $175.46 (resistance); its 52-week range is $101.98–$175.46. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.5× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

3.8%

3/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $10.21B in 2016 to $13.94B in 2025, a 3.5% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 181.2% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.

Profitability
Research
2/3 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

25.0%

Net Margin

21.1%

ROE

11.1%

State Street Corporation keeps about 20.5% of each sales dollar as net profit. Return on equity is 11.1%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.

Debt Analysis
Research
1/2 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equity

Total Debt

$11.83B

Net Debt

$11.83B

Net Debt / EBITDA

Debt / Equity

1.07x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.1x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
3/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$11.90B

Free Cash Flow

$10.84B

FCF Margin

77.8%

In the latest year State Street Corporation produced about $11.90B of operating cash flow and $10.84B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 5.9% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Dividend Safety

Can the payout survive a bad year? Scored from filed cash flow, earnings coverage, and the raise/cut record.

SafeSafety score: 78/100

The payout is comfortably covered by cash the business actually generates, with a raise habit behind it.

Dividend yield

2.0%

Per share (latest FY)

$3.20

Total paid (latest FY)

$1.12B

History on record

10 years

Free-cash-flow coverage100/100

dividend uses 10% of free cash flow

Earnings payout ratio100/100

38% of net income paid out

Raise streak25/100

total dividends increased 2 years in a row

Cut history100/100

no cuts in the last 10 years on record

Coverage uses the latest fiscal year as filed with the SEC; the streak counts total dollars paid (per-share figures can carry split artifacts). Educational information, not income advice.

Valuation Analysis
Research
4/4 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)Trading below DCF fair value

P/E

16.7x

P/S

1.79x

P/B

1.39x

EV / EBITDA

STT trades at 16.7x trailing earnings (about 15.0x on estimated forward earnings), 1.8x sales, and 1.4x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly -11.3% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$1,622.36

Current price

$184.31

+780% · Below fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$10.84B

Growth, years 1–5

20.0%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$167.53B
PV of terminal value$281.48B
Estimated equity value$449.02B
Shares outstanding277M

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where STT sits versus its Financials sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
16.7xFair
Forward P/E
15.0xFair
P/S ratio
1.8xFair
Revenue growth
181.2%Strong
EPS growth
11.5%Average
Gross margin
Net margin
20.5%Average
ROE
11.1%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 141 Financials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How STT stacks up against its Financials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Financials sector (289 S&P 500 companies), STT ranks #48 of 289 by our overall rating. It trades at roughly in line versus the sector on earnings (16.7x P/E vs. 15.8x median) with a lower return on equity (11.1% vs. 13.6%) and faster revenue growth (181.2% vs. 15.9%).

P/E vs sector

16.7x

median 15.8x

ROE vs sector

11.1%

median 13.6%

Growth vs sector

181.2%

median 15.9%

Sector rank

#48

of 289 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
STTThis stock16.7x181.2%Favorable· 69
AMP12.5x6.8%Favorable· 65
NTRS18.2x-2.7%Neutral· 42
APO63.6x26.2%Weak· 40
KKR31.2x32.6%Neutral· 55
ARES49.7x38.5%Neutral· 55
TROW11.6x4.2%Strong· 72
BNY19.6xFavorable· 67
Financials median15.8x15.9%0/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianAMPNTRSAPOKKRARESTROWSTTP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Financials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 289 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $184.31 today · expected CAGR 32%47%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$20.22B$29.32B$42.51B$61.64B$89.38B
Net income$4.25B$6.16B$8.93B$12.94B$18.77B
EPS$16.57$24.02$34.83$50.50$73.23
Share price (low)$165.65$240.20$348.29$505.02$732.27
Share price (high)$281.61$408.34$592.09$858.53$1,244.86
CAGR (low–high)-10% / 53%14% / 49%24% / 48%29% / 47%32% / 47%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for STT:

  • Revenue is growing 181.2% a year, a sign of real demand.
  • High net margins (20.5%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~5.9%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • Pays a 2.0% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • Our model's overall read is Favorable (69/100).
Bear Case

The case against STT:

  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: State Street Corporation is a large-cap financials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 16.7x earnings, which our model scores Favorable (69/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Analyst Ratings

What 21 Wall Street analysts covering STT recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 3.8 / 5 across 21 analysts
Strong Buy 3Buy 11Hold 7Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Latest SEC Filings

STT's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

In the Idea Lab

STT — frequently asked questions

Is STT a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates State Street Corporation Favorable (69/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is STT's rating on The Stocks School?

State Street Corporation currently scores 69/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does STT's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from State Street Corporation's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for STT calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this STT analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell STT. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.