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Truist's adjusted Q3 earnings rise 12% despite $1.4B securities loss and loan sale impact

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16 Oct 2026
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Truist's adjusted Q3 earnings rise 12% despite $1.4B securities loss and loan sale impact

Truist Financial Corp reported a 12% increase in adjusted earnings per share to $1.16 for Q3, despite a $1.4 billion pre-tax loss from repositioning its securities portfolio and a $66 million loss from selling Regional Acceptance Corporation loans. Net income fell to $799 million from $1.45 billion due to these charges, but adjusted net income rose to $1.42 billion. The bank's net interest income and wealth management income showed modest growth, while non-performing loans improved. Truist is focusing on simplifying operations and reallocating capital to boost growth and shareholder returns, including selling $7.7 billion in consumer loans to Carlyle and repurchasing $1.2 billion in stock.

Truist Financial Corporation holds a market cap of $56.89 billion and offers a dividend yield of 4.47%, highlighting its appeal to income-focused investors. As of October 16, 2026, 21:11 WIB, the stock trades at $47.52 on Pluang, up 2.05% for the day. This trading activity follows the bank's strategic moves including loan sales and stock repurchases aimed at enhancing shareholder returns.

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