Citizens Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Citizens Financial Group reported a strong start to 2021, with strength in fee businesses, good balance sheet management and excellent credit performance. Net income was reported at $611 million and EPS at $1.37.
Underlying ROTCE of 17.6% and underlying EPS of $1.41 reflects strength across our fee businesses and strong credit results
Underlying PPNR of $661 million down from record levels, reflecting lower mortgage revenue given tightening gain-on-sale margins, but strength in Capital Markets, record results in Wealth, and well-controlled expenses
Net interest margin of 2.76% up slightly QoQ with interest-bearing deposit costs of 20 bps, down 7 bps QoQ
Negative provision for credit losses of $140 million reflects strong credit results and improving macroeconomic outlook
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Forward Guidance
Citizens sees positive signs that the economy is improving rapidly and that life is returning to normal and maintain a confident outlook for the balance of the year.