Truist’s Q3 Earnings Beat and 5% Dividend Yield Trigger Rally as Analysts Grow Bullish
Earnings Beat Sparks Relief Rally Truist’s third-quarter results breezed past expectations, providing a jolt of good news for the regional banking sector. Net income available to common shareholders came in at $1.35 billion (EPS $1.04), exceeding analysts’ $0.99 forecast investing.com and slightly above $0.99 in the prior-year quarter. Revenue of $5.24 billion (taxable-equivalent) was roughly in line with estimates investing.com, as strong fee-based income made up for softer interest income. “Truist delivered strong third-quarter results, underscored by robust fee income growth in investment banking and trading and wealth, healthy loan expansion, and continued expense and credit discipline,” said CEO Bill Rogers in