10-KPeriod: FY2019

PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2019

Filed March 2, 2020For Securities:PNC

Summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. reported its 2019 fiscal year results, demonstrating solid performance across key metrics. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with growth in both total assets and total deposits, driven by robust loan origination and increased customer relationships. Net income saw a modest increase compared to the prior year, supported by higher net interest income and noninterest income, although the provision for credit losses also rose. PNC continued its commitment to capital return to shareholders through share repurchases and dividend increases, while maintaining strong regulatory capital ratios that exceeded requirements. The company's strategic focus remains on expanding its franchise, deepening customer relationships, and leveraging technology. While the economic outlook for 2020 anticipates a slowdown, PNC's management expressed confidence in its ability to navigate the evolving landscape, highlighting disciplined management of credit risk and prudent capital and liquidity practices as key strengths. Investors should note the company's significant investment in BlackRock, which continues to contribute positively to earnings. The report also details various risk factors, including economic volatility, regulatory changes, and cybersecurity threats, which PNC actively manages through its Enterprise Risk Management framework.

Financial Highlights

34 data points
Beta

Revenue

$16.84B

Net Income

$5.42B

32.2% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$11.39

Total Assets

$410.30B

Cash & Equivalents

$5.06B

Free Cash Flow

$7.36B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$16.84B
Operating Income$4.54B
Interest Expense$3.80B
Net Income$5.42B
EPS (Basic)$11.43
EPS (Diluted)$11.39
Shares Outstanding (Basic)447.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)448.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1PNC maintained strong capital and liquidity positions throughout 2019, with Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio at 9.5% as of December 31, 2019.
  • 2Total assets grew to $410.3 billion and total deposits increased to $288.5 billion, reflecting strong customer growth and balance sheet expansion.
  • 3Net income rose by 1% to $5.4 billion, or $11.39 per diluted common share, driven by increased net interest and noninterest income.
  • 4The company returned $5.4 billion to shareholders in 2019 through $3.5 billion in share repurchases and $1.9 billion in common share dividends.
  • 5The quarterly cash dividend on common stock was increased from $0.95 to $1.15 per share.
  • 6Provision for credit losses increased by 53% year-over-year, reflecting loan growth and some credit normalization, though overall credit quality remained historically strong.
  • 7PNC's equity investment in BlackRock contributed $838 million to segment earnings in 2019, representing 15% of PNC's net income.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2019, PNC reported a net income of $5.4 billion, or $11.39 per diluted common share, a 1% increase from 2018. Total revenue grew by 4% to $17.8 billion. Net interest income increased by 3% to $10.0 billion, while noninterest income rose by 6% to $7.9 billion. The provision for credit losses increased significantly by 53% to $773 million, reflecting loan growth and a normalization of credit conditions.

PNC maintained strong regulatory capital ratios, with its Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio at 9.5% as of December 31, 2019, exceeding regulatory requirements. The company returned $5.4 billion in capital to shareholders in 2019 through share repurchases totaling $3.5 billion and common share dividends amounting to $1.9 billion. The quarterly cash dividend on common stock was also increased from $0.95 to $1.15 per share.

PNC's strategic priorities focus on expanding its leading banking franchise to new markets and digital platforms, deepening customer relationships through a superior banking experience, and leveraging technology to innovate products and services. For 2020, the company expects average loan growth of 4% to 5%, revenue growth in the low-single digits, stable noninterest expense, an effective tax rate of approximately 17.5%, and positive operating leverage of about 1%. Management anticipates a slowing economic growth environment.

PNC holds a significant equity investment in BlackRock, which is accounted for under the equity method. BlackRock contributed $838 million to PNC's segment earnings in 2019, representing approximately 15% of PNC's net income. The market value of PNC's investment in BlackRock was $17.5 billion at December 31, 2019, significantly exceeding its carrying value of $8.7 billion.