CFG's third-quarter results are likely to be driven by an improving lending scenario and fee income growth. Yet, lower NII and rising expenses are concerns.
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Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun discusses recent banking trends and the state of the commercial real estate market. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Van Saun also says he has no imminent plans to step aside as CEO.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
First Citizens reported good numbers across the board for Q2'24, beating expectations on every major line item, including better NIM, better fee-based earnings growth, better expense leverage, and lower provisioning. Management continues to grow the loan book at a faster pace than peers and is doing so with solid loan spreads. SVB remains a valuable long-term asset; as IPO activity picks up, it should drive more low-cost deposit growth and better spread leverage and loan growth for FCNCA.
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. reported mixed Q2 earnings, with declines in deposits and loans, but slightly higher revenue and net income. Despite a focus on quality over quantity, asset quality metrics are deteriorating, with net interest margin and net loan charge-offs on the rise. Return metrics improved, with a better efficiency ratio and higher return on average assets and equity, but the inflection in performance remains uncertain.
Citizens Financial beat expectations for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, as strong capital markets softened the hit from weaker lending.
Citizens Financial Group shares have performed well, up 36% in the past year, approaching my target of $37.50, as it has weathered the regional banking crisis well. Q1 results showed stable funding but slow asset growth, given non-core run-off; reserves appear low. My Q2 earnings analysis suggests a potential in-line quarter, with questions about reserves and the pace of loan growth.
A federal judge in California has dismissed most of First Citizens BancShares' $1 billion lawsuit accusing HSBC of poaching more than 40 employees of Silicon Valley Bank after its high-profile collapse.
First Citizens BancShares made one of the most high profile transactions of 2023 when it acquired Silicon Valley Bank, but its stock remains discounted compared to other big banks.