PNC Financial posts record revenue as capital markets surge and FirstBank deal lifts growth

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PNC Financial reports record second-quarter revenue of $6.88 billion, up 21%, driven by strong capital markets and the $4.1 billion FirstBank acquisition.
Capital markets and advisory fees surge 80% to $577 million, with Harris Williams advising Hubbell on the $3 billion NSI Industries deal.
Net interest income climbs 16% to $4.11 billion, profit rises 25% to $2.06 billion, and PNC books a $448 million Visa stake gain while repositioning $4 billion in securities.

Quarterly growth driven by dealmaking and acquisition

As reported by Reuters, PNC says record second-quarter revenue is fueled by robust capital markets activity and the contribution from FirstBank, the regional lender it bought for $4.1 billion in January to expand in Colorado and Arizona.

Capital markets and advisory revenue jumps 80% from a year earlier to $577 million, supported by record M&A advisory fees and solid activity across other businesses. During the quarter, PNC's Harris Williams advises electrical equipment maker Hubbell on the $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries.

Net interest income rises 16% to $4.11 billion, driven by stronger loan growth, the FirstBank acquisition and lower deposit costs. Average loans increase 13% in the quarter, while net interest margin, a key profitability measure, expands by 16 basis points.

Profit climbs 25% to $2.06 billion, or $4.81 per share, in the three months ended June 30. Total revenue increases 21% to $6.88 billion.

Balance sheet moves and broader U.S. banking impact

The results point to broad-based strength in the U.S. economy, with robust consumer spending keeping credit quality strong and supporting loan demand. The figures also reflect a more active corporate finance environment as companies pursue deals under a looser regulatory backdrop.

PNC books a one-time gain of $448 million in the quarter after monetizing part of its long-held stake in Visa. The bank also takes a $139 million hit after repositioning about $4 billion of investment securities into higher-yielding paper, a strategy it also used in 2024.

Such one-time gains and securities shifts have been used by several U.S. banks in recent years to reshape bond portfolios and limit the impact of selling securities. For regional lenders, PNC's quarter underscores how fee income, acquisition-led growth and balance sheet adjustments are becoming more important drivers of performance.

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