The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - The PNC Financial Services Group reported $5.48 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a 6.5% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of$ 3.51 compared to $3.36 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with a slight surprise of +0.02%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by +3.24% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Efficiency ratio was reported at 62%, matching the average estimate from seven analysts [4] - Net interest margin stood at 2.8%, aligning with the average estimate of seven analysts [4] - Net charge-offs to average loans were 0.3%, slightly better than the average estimate of 0.4% [4] - Average balance of total interest-earning assets was$ 503.57 billion, below the average estimate of $507.80 billion [4] - Book value per common share was$ 127.98, exceeding the average estimate of $125.24 [4] - Total nonperforming assets were$ 2.32 billion, better than the estimated $2.38 billion [4] - Total nonperforming loans were$ 2.29 billion, also better than the average estimate of $2.36 billion [4] - Leverage ratio was reported at 9.2%, above the average estimate of 8.9% [4] - Tier 1 risk-based ratio was 11.9%, surpassing the average estimate of 11.7% [4] - Total capital risk-based ratio was 13.7%, slightly above the average estimate of 13.5% [4] - Net interest income (FTE) was$ 3.50 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $3.48 billion [4] - Total noninterest income was$ 1.98 billion, below the average estimate of $2.02 billion [4] Stock Performance - Shares of The PNC Financial Services Group have declined by -10.7% over the past month, compared to a -3.9% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]