Ally(ALLY) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results

Financial Performance - Full-Year 2025 earnings per share (EPS) was $2.37, with adjusted EPS of $3.81, while fourth quarter EPS was $0.95, adjusted EPS at $1.09[2] - Full-Year 2025 total net revenue reached $7.9 billion, with pre-tax income of $1.1 billion and a return on common equity (ROCE) of 6.0%[3] - The company reported a GAAP Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of $742 million for FY 2025, compared to $558 million in FY 2024, marking a 33% increase[71] - Total Net Revenue for FY 2025 was $7,914 million, a decrease from $8,181 million in FY 2024[74] - Adjusted Total Net Revenue increased to $8,451 million in FY 2025 from $8,243 million in FY 2024[76] - Core Pre-Tax Income rose to $1,628 million in FY 2025, up from $1,047 million in FY 2024, showcasing strong profitability growth[76] Revenue and Financing - Fourth quarter net financing revenue was $1.6 billion, an increase of $89 million year-over-year, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.48%, up 18 basis points[15] - Net financing revenue in Q4 2025 was $1.3 billion, a decrease of $34 million year-over-year, driven by lower average commercial balances and lease vehicle termination mix dynamics[28] - Net Financing Revenue (excluding Core OID) increased to $6,242 million in FY 2025 from $6,070 million in FY 2024[76] - The average retail deposit portfolio yield was 3.35% for Q4 2025, down 62 basis points year-over-year and down 13 basis points quarter-over-quarter[45] Credit and Losses - Provision for credit losses decreased by $689 million year-over-year, primarily due to improvements in retail auto net charge-offs (NCOs) and the sale of Credit Card[22] - Provision for credit losses totaled $478 million, down $17 million year-over-year, with a retail auto net charge-off rate of 2.14%, decreasing 20 basis points year-over-year[30] - GAAP Provision for Credit Losses decreased to $1,477 million in FY 2025 from $2,166 million in FY 2024, reflecting improved credit quality[76] Deposits and Customer Base - Retail deposits grew to $143.5 billion, serving 3.5 million customers, marking 17 consecutive years of growth[3] - Retail deposits reached $143.5 billion, up $99 million year-over-year and up $1.7 billion quarter-over-quarter, representing 87% of Ally's funding portfolio[44] - Customer retention rate improved to 85%, up from 80% in the previous quarter[91] Strategic Initiatives - The company executed a $2 billion open-ended share repurchase program, signaling confidence in future performance[3] - The company has made strategic repositioning efforts related to extinguishing high-cost legacy debt, which is expected to enhance financial stability[66] - The company anticipates continued focus on strategic initiatives to enhance its market position and financial performance moving forward[85] Insurance Performance - Insurance segment achieved record written premiums of $1.5 billion, demonstrating strong growth and synergies with Auto Finance[6] - Insurance pre-tax income in Q4 2025 was $91 million, an increase of $55 million year-over-year, supported by $369 million of earned premiums[34] - Full-year 2025 pre-tax income for Insurance was $200 million, up $32 million year-over-year, primarily due to an increase in the fair value of equity securities[36] Operational Efficiency - Adjusted Efficiency Ratio improved to 51.9% in FY 2025 from 54.1% in FY 2024, indicating enhanced operational efficiency[74] - Noninterest expense for the full year increased by $207 million, mainly due to goodwill impairment associated with the sale of Credit Card[23] - Adjusted Noninterest Expense (excluding repositioning) was $5,041 million in FY 2025, slightly up from $5,029 million in FY 2024[76] Future Outlook - The company expects Q4 2023 revenue guidance of $1.7 billion, indicating a 13% growth from Q3 2023[91] - New product launch scheduled for Q1 2024, anticipated to drive an additional $200 million in revenue[91] - Market expansion efforts in Europe projected to contribute an additional $100 million in revenue by mid-2024[91] - Investment in R&D increased by 25% to $300 million, focusing on innovative technologies[91]