TLDR
- Q3 2025 profit rose to $1.35 billion, or $1.04 per share, up from $0.99 last year.
- Revenue grew 1.9% to $5.24 billion, beating estimates of $5.15 billion.
- Adjusted EPS of $1.35 topped expectations by 35.9%.
- Tangible book value per share rose 7.4% year-over-year to $32.57.
- Shares traded at $41.55, up 1.2% after results.
Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), trading at $42.55 as of October 17, 2025, reported its third-quarter 2025 results that surpassed Wall Street’s projections.
Truist Financial Corporation (TFC)
The Charlotte-based bank posted a net income of $1.35 billion, or $1.04 per diluted share, compared with $1.34 billion, or $0.99 per share, in the same period last year.
Revenue for the quarter came in at $5.24 billion, up 1.9% year over year and ahead of analyst estimates of $5.15 billion. On an adjusted basis, Truist reported earnings per share of $1.35, well above consensus expectations of $0.99, marking a 35.9% earnings beat.
Truist Financial Corporation, $TFC, Q3-25. Results:
📊 Adj. EPS: $1.04 🟢
💰 Revenue: $5.24B 🟢
📈 Net Income: $1.35B
🔎 Strong fee income and broad-based loan growth supported performance; $500M in share repurchases completed, with $750M targeted for Q4. pic.twitter.com/TnBjPIVSxO— EarningsTime (@Earnings_Time) October 17, 2025
Revenue and Interest Income Trends
Net interest income stood at $3.68 billion, representing 2.2% year-on-year growth, though slightly below the estimated $3.70 billion. The net interest margin remained stable at 3%, narrowly missing projections by 3.5 basis points.
Fee-based revenue continued to support performance, showing resilience amid a challenging interest rate environment. The bank’s efficiency ratio was 58%, compared to analyst estimates of 56.8%, reflecting modest cost pressures offset by disciplined expense management.
Tangible Book Value and Capital Strength
A key positive from the quarter was the increase in tangible book value per share, which climbed 7.4% year over year to $32.57, beating expectations of $31.87. Truist maintained a market capitalization of $52.98 billion, underlining its position as one of the largest regional banks in the United States.
The company’s net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, rose to $3.95 billion, compared to $3.54 billion in the prior year. Basic earnings per share for the nine months improved to $2.85, versus $2.44 in 2024.
Company Overview
Formed in 2019 from the merger between BB&T and SunTrust, Truist Financial provides a broad range of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, and lending solutions.
The company’s long-term growth remains anchored in both net interest income and fee-based revenue, which together account for over half of its total income. While growth over the last five years has been muted, management’s focus on cost efficiency and capital discipline has helped sustain profitability.
Market Reaction and Outlook
Following the earnings release, TFC shares rose 1.2%, as investors welcomed the strong bottom-line performance and book value growth. While net interest income slightly missed expectations, analysts viewed the quarter favorably given the profit beat and steady margin performance.
With its improved balance sheet, disciplined expense control, and diversified revenue mix, Truist Financial appears well-positioned to navigate the evolving interest rate landscape and sustain earnings growth heading into 2026.
