3rd Quarter Results
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| Royal Bank of Canada third 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 $3.3 Billion Diversified earnings growth | Diluted EPS(1) $2.22 Solid 6% growth YoY | ROE(2) 16.7% Balanced capital deployment | CET1 Ratio 11.9% Strong capital ratio |
TORONTO, August 21, 2019 - Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today reported net income of $3,263 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2019, up $154 million or 5% from the prior year, with solid diluted EPS growth of 6%. Results reflected strong earnings growth in Personal & Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance. These were partially offset by lower earnings in Capital Markets and Investor & Treasury Services amidst challenging market conditions.
Compared to last quarter, net income was up $33 million with higher earnings in Personal & Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance, largely offset by lower earnings in Capital Markets and Investor & Treasury Services.
Provisions for credit losses (PCL) on impaired loans ratio of 25 basis points (bps) was up 8 bps from a year ago (down 4 bps compared to last quarter), largely due to higher provisions in Capital Markets compared to recoveries in the prior year. Higher provisions in Personal & Commercial Banking also contributed to the increase. Our capital position remained strong with a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 11.9%, up 10 bps from last quarter. In addition, today we announced an increase to our quarterly dividend of $0.03 or 3% to $1.05 per share.
| "Our focused strategy and diversified business mix continue to deliver strong returns for our shareholders as we leverage our scale and investments in technology to create new value streams for our clients. This commitment is underpinned by the strength of our balance sheet, disciplined risk and expense management, and the power of imagination and insight our people deliver every day. RBC is well-positioned to further grow our market share and navigate the evolving market environment." - Dave McKay, RBC President and Chief Executive Officer |
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