2nd Quarter Results
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| Royal Bank of Canada second quarter 2019 results |
All amounts are in Canadian dollars and are based on financial statements prepared in compliance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting, unless otherwise noted.
| Net Income$3.2 BillionDiversified earnings growth | Diluted EPS1$2.20Solid 7% growthYoY | ROE217.5%Balanced capitaldeployment | CET1 Ratio11.8%Strong capital ratio |
TORONTO, May 23, 2019 - Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today reported net income of $3,230 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2019, up $170 million or 6% from the prior year, with solid diluted EPS(1) growth of 7%. Results reflected strong earnings growth in Capital Markets, Personal & Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. These were partially offset by lower earnings in Investor & Treasury Services and Insurance. Results this quarter also reflected continued investments in talent, and digital and technology initiatives.
Compared to last quarter, net income was up $58 million with higher earnings in Capital Markets, partially offset by lower earnings in Personal & Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance, and Investor & Treasury Services. Personal & Commercial Banking and Wealth Management results were impacted by three less days in the quarter.
Provisions for credit losses (PCL) on impaired loans ratio of 29 basis points (bps) was up 1 bp compared to last quarter due to higher PCL on impaired loans on a couple of accounts in our Canadian Banking commercial portfolio. This was partially offset by lower PCL in Capital Markets, which included higher provisions in the previous quarter related to one account in the utilities sector. Our capital position remained strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.8%, up 40 bps from last quarter mainly due to strong internal capital generation.
| "Our consistent earnings growth is a testament to the strength of our diversified business model and our strategy to transform the bank to create more value for clients. We continue to make strategic investments to drive long-term growth for shareholders, guided by our clear purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper." - Dave McKay, RBC President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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