How Mike Lyons, Truist's new CEO, is plotting a turnaround

Truist Financial Corp (TFC) reported Q3 2026 earnings with adjusted EPS up 12% YoY and wealth management income at a record $407M. Adjusted ROTCE improved to 14.6%. However, investment banking revenue declined, and net charge-offs rose. The company is undergoing a strategic review to improve performance and maintain ROTCE targets of 15% in 2027 and 16-18% long-term.

Truist Financial has announced leadership changes, including the departure of Dontá Wilson, its chief consumer and small business banking officer. Shimna Sameer, previously leading wealth management, will succeed Wilson. The bank also hired Jeff Warner from PNC to lead small business banking. Additionally, Truist agreed to sell $7.7 billion of LightStream loans to Carlyle, expecting $7.2 billion in net proceeds.

Truist Financial (TFC) reported Q3 earnings, highlighting a $1B capital gain from the RAC transaction and a $7.7B loan sale agreement for LightStream. The company plans to use proceeds for debt repayment and potential securities repositioning. Truist expects Q4 revenue of $5.35B, with adjusted non-interest income growth and increased expenses. The company aims to deepen client relationships and expand strategic lending.

Truist Financial, led by new CEO Mike Lyons, is restructuring its consumer banking business and selling its direct-to-consumer lending platform, LightStream, to Carlyle Group for $7.7 billion. The deal is expected to close by year-end, generating $7.2 billion in net proceeds. Lyons, who joined in September, has also overseen the sale of the bank's near-prime auto lending business. The bank has hired new executives to lead consumer and small business banking.

Truist Financial Corp (TFC) reported Q3 adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, up 12% YoY, despite a $1.4B pre-tax loss from securities repositioning. Net income fell to $799M from $1.45B YoY. Adjusted revenue was stable at $5.3B, with net interest income rising 0.7% to $3.71B. Non-interest expenses increased 3% to $3.11B. TFC repurchased $1.2B in stock and declared a $0.52 dividend. Shares rose 2.7% at the open Friday.

Truist Financial (TFC) reported Q3 2026 earnings with adjusted diluted EPS of $1.16 and adjusted ROTCE of 14.6%. The company executed strategic portfolio actions, including selling auto loans and repositioning securities, impacting reported figures. Shares were up 1.03% premarket at $47.05, trading in a 52-week range of $41.59 to $56.20.