Record Pre-Provision Pre-Tax Earnings and Revenue
PPPT reached a record $4.1 billion. Management reported record revenue across each operating segment, with total revenue up 6% year-over-year (8% on a constant currency basis).
Strong EPS and Net Income Growth
Adjusted EPS were $3.48, up 15% year-over-year (reported EPS $3.39). Adjusted net income was $2.6 billion, up 11% year-over-year.
Material ROE and ROTCE Improvement
Underlying ROE reached 13.1%, up 180 basis points year-over-year and 130 basis points sequentially. ROTCE improved to 17.1%, up 220 basis points year-over-year.
NII / NIM Momentum (Core Banking)
NII excluding Global Markets was up 5% year-over-year (7% constant currency). NIM ex Markets was 233 basis points, up 20 bps year-over-year and up 3 bps sequentially, driven by margin expansion in Canadian P&C and U.S. Banking.
Capital Markets and Wealth Outperformance
Capital Markets delivered PPPT of $893 million with revenue up 7% and net income up 11%, led by equities, commodities trading and higher advisory/ECM fees. Wealth Management net income rose 16% and revenue was up 17% (including Burgundy acquisition), with successful integration and strong retention.
Canadian Commercial & Retail Strength
Canadian Commercial Banking revenue grew ~10%. Canadian P&C saw operating deposit growth (cited +8%) and mutual fund sales up 13%. TPS fees and commercial deposit growth supported fee expansion.
Expense Discipline and Efficiency Gains
Excluding the severance charge, the bank delivered positive operating leverage of 1.1% and an improved efficiency ratio of 55.8%. Management expects approximately $250 million of annualized savings from the restructuring charge.
Balance Sheet / Capital Actions
CET1 capital remained strong at 13.1% (about 20 bps decline sequentially due to buybacks and RWA changes). The bank repurchased 6 million shares during the quarter while maintaining capital above target (management target CET1 ~12.5%).
U.S. Optimization Progress and Pipeline Momentum
U.S. optimization efforts are ~90% complete. Management reported record U.S. revenue and sequential NIM improvement in U.S. Banking (U.S. NIM +13 bps q/q) and expects positive commercial loan growth in H2 2026 as pipelines convert.
Credit Coverage and Impaired Loan Reductions
Gross impaired loans decreased $228 million to $6.9 billion (102 bps). The performing allowance stood at $4.6 billion, providing coverage of ~69 bps over performing loans. Total PCL declined to $746 million.