Summary
Truist Financial Corporation reported a strong third quarter of 2021, with net income available to common shareholders increasing by 51% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, translating to diluted earnings per share of $1.20. This performance was driven by robust noninterest income, particularly from wealth management, insurance brokerage, and investment banking, bolstered by improving economic conditions. The company successfully migrated approximately 7 million clients to its new technology ecosystem, a significant integration milestone. Provision for credit losses was a benefit of $324 million, reflecting a reserve release due to a more favorable economic outlook and strong credit performance, with nonperforming assets remaining low at 0.23% of total assets. Total assets grew to $529.9 billion, largely due to increased investment securities driven by substantial deposit growth. While total loans and leases saw a slight decrease, asset quality remained excellent. Truist maintained a strong capital position, with a CET1 ratio of 10.1%, and continued its capital deployment strategy, including share repurchases and preferred stock redemptions, while also announcing the planned acquisition of Service Finance, LLC. The company reaffirmed its commitment to achieving $1.6 billion in net cost savings by the end of 2022.
Financial Highlights
39 data points| Interest Expense | $193.00M |
| Net Income | $1.70B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.21 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.20 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.33B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.35B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income available to common shareholders increased 51% year-over-year to $1.6 billion, or $1.20 per diluted share.
- 2Total assets grew to $529.9 billion, driven by a $30.3 billion increase in investment securities.
- 3Strong noninterest income growth, up 7.0% year-over-year (excluding securities gains), fueled by insurance, investment banking, and wealth management.
- 4Provision for credit losses was a benefit of $324 million, reflecting reserve releases due to improved economic outlook.
- 5Nonperforming assets remained low at 0.23% of total assets, indicating strong asset quality.
- 6Completed the significant migration of approximately 7 million clients to the new Truist technology ecosystem.
- 7Maintained a robust capital position with a CET1 ratio of 10.1% and a common dividend increase of 7% for the quarter.