Q3 FY26 · Ended Sep 30, 2026 · View SEC filing
Earnings fell by choice, not because the business weakened
Truist sold low-yielding bonds at a loss to reinvest higher, giving up this quarter's profit to aim for more interest later.
For investorsWhat has to go right for the bond sale to pay back
For foundersTaking a visible loss to fix a slow leak
Interest expense fell 10.9% while interest income fell 4.1%, so net interest income edged up even as loan yields slipped.
Releasing reserves on the sold Regional Acceptance auto loans made credit a source of profit, with the allowance down to 1.25% of loans.
Noninterest expense rose 3.0% against 0.9% for net interest income, so each dollar of spread now carries more cost.
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