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Sign InMajor US financial institutions reported Q1 2026 earnings that largely exceeded analyst profit expectations, signaling resilience across the sector. Ally Financial saw its shares surge 7% after posting an EPS of $1.11, which comfortably beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 and represented a significant jump from the $0.58 reported in the prior year. Furthermore, management issued optimistic guidance, forecasting a full-year 2026 net interest margin (NIM) between 3.60% and 3.70%. While State Street Corporation achieved record revenue of $3.8 billion, Ally expects continued EPS growth through FY 2028, contingent on sustained top-line momentum. Meanwhile, the market remains focused on upcoming results from Annaly Capital Management (NLY) amid interest rate volatility and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) spread pressures. These updates highlight a robust operational performance for retail lenders despite a complex environment for mortgage REITs.