Jan. 19 at 9:54 PM
$TFC "Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Wednesday, 1/21/2026 for
$TFC
Neutral (5.5)
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Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) has shown a mixed performance in the recent market environment, with analysts maintaining a cautious yet optimistic stance on the stock.
The current P/E ratio stands at approximately 10.5, which is slightly below the industry average of 11.8, indicating that TFC may offer value relative to its peers.
Earnings per share (EPS) growth is projected at around 8% for the upcoming quarter, which aligns with the bank's strategic focus on enhancing its digital offerings and operational efficiency.
Revenue forecasts indicate a modest increase, with expected revenues of approximately
$2.5 billion for the upcoming quarter, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of about 4%.
Comparatively, larger peers such as JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) are expected to see growth rates of 6% and 5% respectively, highlighting the competitive landscape in which Truist operates.
TFC's recent share price performance has been relatively stable, with a 90-day return of 19.64% and a one-year total return of 24.17%.
This consistency is indicative of a solid operational foundation, but concerns remain regarding the broader banking sector's performance, which has lagged behind the S&P 500.
The banking sector's average return over the past six months is approximately 3.6%, compared to the S&P 500's 9.9% gain, suggesting that investor sentiment may be tempered by macroeconomic uncertainties.
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Regarding upcoming earnings reports, Truist Financial is expected to release its fourth-quarter results soon, with analysts predicting a potential earnings beat driven by improved net interest income (NII) and cost management initiatives.
Historical performance shows that Truist has consistently met or exceeded earnings expectations in the past four quarters, which bodes well for investor confidence.
Analyst consensus estimates suggest an EPS of
$1.45, with a range of expectations from
$1.40 to
$1.50, reflecting a cautious optimism among analysts.
The anticipated impact on the stock price could be significant, particularly if the bank demonstrates resilience in a challenging economic environment.
Overall, the banking sector is currently experiencing a period of cautious optimism, with many analysts noting signs of stabilization following a turbulent period.
However, TFC's ability to navigate these challenges while capitalizing on growth opportunities will be critical for its future performance and investor sentiment.
- Funds were net buyers of
$TFC during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$TFC include:
- Appaloosa LP, MV:
$63MM. New position. Fund Rank: 87%
www.amlp.com
- Canada Pension , MV:
$52MM. Fund Rank: 76%
- Adage Capital P, MV:
$40MM. Fund Rank: 86%
www.adagecapital.com
- Ensign Peak Advisors, MV:
$10MM. Fund Rank: 74%
- Basswood Capital Management LLC, MV:
$10MM. Fund Rank: 68%
basswoodpartners.com
- Last 10 days performance: -1%
- Last 30 days performance: 0%
- Last 90 days performance: 19%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: Alphabet (GOOGL) Gets
$350 Target From Truist as Search Momentum Holds
Publication Date: 1/17/2026 5:52:44 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/alphabet-googl-gets-350-target-175244828.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Truist Raises Price Target on Amphenol Corporation (APH) After CommScope Deal
Publication Date: 1/17/2026 5:47:23 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/truist-raises-price-target-amphenol-174723315.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Tractor Supply (TSCO) Valuation Check As Truist Downgrade Highlights Concerns On Sales And Growth
Publication Date: 1/17/2026 7:06:55 AM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tractor-supply-tsco-valuation-check-070655544.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: DataDog Inc (DDOG) Set To Be a Beneficiary of Vendor Consolidation
Publication Date: 1/16/2026 7:10:38 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/datadog-inc-ddog-set-beneficiary-191038557.html?.tsrc=rss
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