Record Revenue and Net Income
PNC reported record revenue of $5.9 billion, up 4% from the previous quarter, and net income of $1.8 billion or $4.35 per share.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans grew by $3 billion or 1% to $326 billion, and deposit balances increased by $9 billion or 2% to $432 billion.
Expansion and Strategic Acquisitions
PNC plans to open 25 new branches by the end of the year and complete over 200 branch builds by 2029. The acquisition of FirstBank will triple PNC's branch footprint in Colorado and add presence in Arizona.
Positive Operating Leverage
The company delivered more than 200 basis points of positive operating leverage and record PPNR of $2.5 billion.
Strong Non-Interest Income Growth
Non-interest income rose by 8% to $2.3 billion, driven by a 9% increase in fee income and a 35% rise in capital markets and advisory revenue.
Stable Credit Quality
The net charge-off ratio remains low at 22 basis points, and provision for credit losses decreased to $167 million.