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Truist Financial Corp(TFC)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TFC

10/02/2026: TFC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Truist Financial Corp is a major U.S. financial holding company that operates as a diversified bank with a significant footprint in retail, commercial banking, and insurance. The company's primary strength lies in its extensive regional network in the Southeastern U.S. and its diversified revenue streams. Investors look to Truist for its stable dividend income and the long-term potential of its post-merger efficiency improvements. Key risks include intense competitive pressure, exposure to interest rate cycles, and ongoing execution requirements related to its organizational structure. Truist may suit value and dividend-focused investors, provided they monitor progress on cost management and credit quality in a changing economic environment.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitTruist is a mature financial institution focused on stability and efficiency rather than high-growth scaling.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to trade based on macro interest rate trends rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that reflect stable book value and consistent dividend yields.
Dividend investorStrong fitTruist offers a reliable dividend yield that is attractive for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the banking sector faces inherent macro and regulatory risks that can cause periodic volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFinancial stocks are highly sensitive to shifting interest rate expectations and economic outlooks.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's valuation is largely tied to its price-to-tangible-book-value ratio, which fluctuates with market sentiment.
Competition risk (Banking)HighIntense competition from larger banks and nimble digital fintechs exerts pressure on margins.
Business qualityStrongTruist maintains a strong, diversified franchise with solid regional roots.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company has a clear commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends.
Execution riskMedium / highOngoing efforts to optimize the cost base and integrate technology systems require disciplined management.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.11%
Avg. Invested days 52
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TFC receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TFC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+10.1%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.9%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.18%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TFC's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $5.7B (18.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is TFC's strongest growth driver at +165.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+25.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+10.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 78.4% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.18%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.15%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 7.64%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.66%
State Street Corp 4.80%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.43%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TFC generates approximately $622 of gross profit, $209 of operating income, and $189 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 16.41%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TFC has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 56.54B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.64
1Y Target Price 54.79
Price to earnings Ratio 10.64
1Y Target Price 54.79
Volume (30-day avg) 7.3M shares
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 39.10 - 54.52
Updated Date 10/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 39.10 - 54.52
Updated Date 10/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 4.49%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.35

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities minus interest paid on deposits.This is the core profit from lending money at higher rates than they pay to depositors.
Fee IncomeService charges, wealth management fees, and insurance brokerage commissions.This provides steady, recurring revenue that doesn't rely solely on interest rates.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.64
Forward PE 9.58
Enterprise Value 84.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.97
Enterprise Value 84.78B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.97
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.43
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.22B
Shares Floating 1.22B
Shares Outstanding 1.22B
Shares Floating 1.22B
Percent Insiders 0.18
Percent Institutions 78.39

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Truist Financial Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Charlotte, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Michael Patrick Lyons
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 37849
Full time employees 37849

Truist Financial Corporation, a financial services company, provides banking and trust services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates through two segments, Consumer and Small Business Banking; and Wholesale Banking. Its deposit products include noninterest-bearing checking, interest-bearing checking, savings, and money market deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. The company also provides funding; asset management; credit card lending; home equity and mortgage lending; other direct retail lending; home mortgage lending; Investment brokerage services; mobile/online banking; payment solutions; point-of-sale lending; retail and small business deposit products; and small business lending. In addition, it offers asset-based lending, commercial deposit and treasury services; commercial lending; floor plan lending; derivatives; institutional trust services; insurance premium finance; international banking; investment banking and capital markets services; leasing; merchant services; mortgage warehouse lending; real estate lending; supply chain financing; and wealth management/private banking. The company was formerly known as BB&T Corporation and changed its name to Truist Financial Corporation in December 2019. Truist Financial Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.