Big Banks To Report Q1 Earnings: Analyst Prefers Bank Of America, 'Citi Likely To Lag'
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Analyst Vivek Juneja from JPMorgan highlights Bank of America (BAC) as a standout performer for Q1 earnings, expecting benefits from various revenue streams. Citigroup (C) is anticipated to face challenges due to trading performance and severance charges. Wells Fargo (WFC) has a cautious outlook with expected slow trading revenue growth. Truist Financial Corp (TFC) and Citizens Financial Group (CFG) are seen to benefit from investment banking but face NII pressures. Price targets for BAC, C, WFC, TFC, and CFG have been raised.
April 03, 2024 | 5:13 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Citigroup faces potential challenges in Q1, including trading performance and severance charges, despite a raised price target.
The expected lag in trading performance and the impact of severance charges contribute to a cautious outlook for Citigroup.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Citizens Financial Group is rated neutral, expected to benefit from investment banking but faces NII pressures, with a raised price target.
The mixed outlook due to benefits from investment banking and NII pressures contributes to a neutral rating for Citizens Financial Group.
CONFIDENCE 65
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Truist Financial Corp is expected to benefit from strong investment banking but faces continued NII pressures, with a neutral rating.
The mixed outlook with benefits from investment banking and NII pressures leads to a neutral rating for Truist Financial Corp.
CONFIDENCE 65
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Wells Fargo has a cautious outlook for Q1, with expected slow trading revenue growth, but its valuation is seen as appropriate.
The cautious outlook is due to expected slow trading revenue growth, balanced by an appropriate valuation.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bank of America is expected to perform well in Q1 earnings, benefiting from investment banking, trading revenues, and wealth management fees.
Bank of America's inclusion in JPMorgan's 'Positive Catalyst Watch' list and raised price target indicate strong performance expectations.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90