[Wall Street's Big Banks Set Record Highs for Dividends and Stock Buybacks in 2025] According to Golden Finance, the six largest banks in the United States conducted over $140 billion in dividends and stock buybacks in 2025, surpassing the record set in 2019. JPMorgan Chase repurchased over $30 billion worth of stock, setting a record high for Wall Street banks and more than tripling the amount it repurchased two years ago. The banking industry expects this momentum to continue this year. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Thursday that the bank will remain flexible when repurchasing stocks.