Raymond James Financial, Inc. reported net revenues of $1.83 billion and net income of $172 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2020. While net revenues decreased compared to the prior year, net income increased sequentially due to non-taxable gains in the corporate-owned life insurance portfolio.
Net revenues decreased by 5% compared to the prior year's fiscal third quarter, driven by lower short-term interest rates.
Net income decreased by 34% compared to the prior year's fiscal third quarter, largely due to the bank loan loss provision.
Capital Markets segment achieved record net revenues and pre-tax income, driven by record fixed income results.
Private Client Group assets in fee-based accounts increased by 11% over the prior year's fiscal third quarter.
Near-zero interest rates continue to be a headwind for results in the Private Client Group segment, but the 16% sequential increase of assets in fee-based accounts should boost asset management fees in the fiscal fourth quarter. The fixed income business generated record revenues and pre-tax income during the quarter, driven by a high level of client activity, which has continued thus far in July. Given the high degree of uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we plan to continue selectively selling corporate loans in the secondary market to further reduce exposure to certain sectors.
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