Regions Financial (NYSE:RF). announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting robust performance.
The company achieved net income available to common shareholders of $477 million, translating to earnings per diluted share of $0.52.
Total revenue for the quarter was $1.7 billion, with $727 million in reported pre-tax pre-provision income and $749 million in adjusted pre-tax pre-provision income.
Notably, the quarter’s results were influenced by several significant items, including an industry-wide FDIC special assessment accrual, severance-related charges, and a contingent reserve release related to a prior acquisition.
John Turner, Chairman, President, and CEO of Regions Financial Corp., highlighted the company’s solid core performance and favorable credit trends, which have positioned it for consistent, sustainable results.
Turner emphasized the successful execution of Regions’ business strategies and investments in talent, technology, products, and services, which are expected to continue benefiting the company as macroeconomic conditions improve.
The company also exceeded all minimum capital levels and maintained a preliminary stress capital buffer at the 2.5 percent floor in the recent Federal Reserve Supervisory Stress Test.
Regions Financial Corp. Reports $0.52 EPS for Q2
The company outperformed market expectations for the quarter. Analysts had anticipated earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 and revenue of $1.76 billion.
Regions Financial Corp. exceeded these expectations by reporting an EPS of $0.52 and total revenue of $1.7 billion. Although the total revenue was slightly below the expected $1.76 billion, the EPS surpassed the forecast, demonstrating the company’s ability to manage costs and maintain profitability in a challenging economic environment.
The company’s net interest income remained stable at $1.2 billion compared to the first quarter of 2024, as deposit cost pressures eased and asset yields benefited from the maturity and replacement of lower-yielding, fixed-rate loans and securities.
However, non-interest income saw a slight decrease of 3 percent on both a reported and adjusted basis compared to the first quarter.
This was due to factors such as modest securities repositioning trades that incurred $50 million in losses during both the first and second quarters, and a decrease in capital markets income by 25 percent.
Guidance
Looking ahead, Regions Financial Corp. provided guidance that suggests continued modest growth in net interest income over the second half of 2024.
Management expects net interest income to increase modestly, supported by stable deposit costs and improved asset yields. The company also anticipates that operational losses will normalize, projecting approximately $100 million in operational losses for the full year 2024.
The company’s liquidity position remains robust, with total available liquidity of approximately $57 billion as of June 30, 2024. This includes cash held at the Federal Reserve, FHLB borrowing capacity, unencumbered securities, and capacity at the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window.
These liquidity sources are sufficient to cover uninsured deposits at a ratio of 172 percent, excluding intercompany and secured deposits.
RF Increases Quarterly Dividend by 4%
Regions Financial Corp. maintains a strong capital position, with estimated capital ratios well above current regulatory requirements.
At the end of the second quarter, the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio and Tier 1 capital ratio were estimated at 10.4 percent and 11.7 percent, respectively.
The company repurchased approximately 4.5 million shares of common stock for $87 million through open market purchases and declared $220 million in dividends to common shareholders.
Additionally, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.25 per share, representing a 4 percent increase over the second quarter.
This increase follows a 20 per cent increase last year, marking three consecutive years of robust dividend growth.
Regions’ capital planning process ensures the efficient use of capital to support lending activities, business growth opportunities, and appropriate shareholder returns.
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