US Banking Sector Sees Fourth Consecutive Day Of Losses After Q4 Earnings Release
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The US banking sector experienced its fourth consecutive day of losses following the Q4 earnings release, with major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Bank of New York Mellon reporting mixed results. The Invesco KBW Bank ETF and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund also saw declines. Wells Fargo, Western Alliance Bancorporation, Zions Bancorporation, and Citizens Financial Group were among the worst performers.

January 12, 2024 | 6:30 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Bank of America reported a slight EPS beat but missed revenue estimates for Q4.
The revenue miss could overshadow the EPS beat, potentially leading to a negative short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Citigroup exceeded EPS estimates but reported lower than expected revenue for Q4.
The revenue shortfall may concern investors more than the EPS beat, likely resulting in a negative short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Citizens Financial Group's stock saw a decrease of more than 3% on the day of the earnings release.
The stock's performance is likely to be negatively impacted in the short term due to the negative trend in the banking sector's earnings.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Invesco KBW Bank ETF declined by 1.4% amid negative market reaction to bank earnings.
The ETF, which tracks major banking stocks, is likely to be negatively impacted in the short term due to the sector's overall earnings disappointment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock declined by more than 3% after the Q4 earnings release.
The significant drop in stock price indicates a negative short-term impact, likely due to the market's reaction to the earnings release.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Wells Fargo missed EPS estimates but slightly exceeded revenue expectations for Q4.
The significant EPS miss could drive a negative short-term impact on the stock, despite the marginal revenue beat.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund saw a decrease of 0.3% following the banking sector's earnings reports.
The ETF, which includes a broader range of financial stocks, is expected to experience a slight negative short-term impact due to the banking sector's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Zions Bancorporation experienced a decline of more than 3% in its stock price following Q4 earnings.
The stock's decline suggests a negative short-term impact, which may be attributed to the overall negative sentiment in the banking sector.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 75
NEUTRAL IMPACT
JPMorgan Chase reported higher than expected Q4 EPS but warned of potential risks ahead.
Despite a positive earnings surprise, the caution on future risks may temper investor enthusiasm, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bank of New York Mellon outperformed in both EPS and revenue for Q4.
The positive earnings and revenue surprises could lead to a favorable short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 85