Patterson Kathleen L. sold $496K of ALLY

Analysts from Barclays maintained ratings on three financial companies. Apollo Global Management (APO) received a Buy rating with a $156 target, AIG a Hold with an $81 target, and Ally Financial (ALLY) a Hold with a $48 target. Consensus targets suggest 26.4%, 5.8%, and 22.4% upside respectively.

Ally Financial reported a 10% year-over-year increase in consumer auto originations to $12.9 billion in Q3, driven by strong dealer relationships and a record 4.8 million credit applications. The company attributes growth to its strategy of processing all dealer applications and referring unqualified ones to partners. Ally's net income rose 8% to $401 million, reflecting overall business improvement.

Credit card debt reached $1.26 trillion, with 4.7% of household debt delinquent. The Fed may raise rates further, with a decision due October 28. Lenders like Capital One (COF), Synchrony (SYF), Ally (ALLY), and JPMorgan (JPM) reported mixed Q3 results, showing varying trends in charge-offs and loan growth.

Ally Financial (ALLY) reported Q3 2026 earnings with adjusted EPS up 16% YoY to $1.34, driven by 9% revenue growth and flat expenses. Auto originations grew 10% YoY to $12.9B, while provision expense increased $114M YoY. The company raised its dividend to $0.35 and repurchased $500M in shares. Management noted challenges in lease yields and retail auto net charge-offs, but expects NIM to remain in the high-3s range.

Stocks mostly rose Tuesday, with the Dow up 1% on 3M's strong earnings and Amazon deal. 3M's Q3 earnings beat estimates, and it raised full-year guidance. Ally Financial's earnings and dividend hike boosted its stock. Braze surged 52% on a $5.66B buyout by Salesforce. Housing data showed declines in starts and permits, while pending home sales also fell.

Ally Financial Inc. reported 16% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth in Q3 2026, driven by 9% revenue growth and flat expenses. The company's 'focus forge' strategy targets higher-return assets, with retail auto and corporate finance portfolios growing 15% over two years. Management expects NIM to narrow to 3.6%-3.65% for the year, with Q4 around 3.7%. They anticipate credit performance in 2027 to mirror 2026 levels, with a gradual improvement toward the long-term NCO target.