Citizens Financial Group Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Non-interest income declined 2% sequentially but rose 10% year-over-year on an underlying basis. Wealth posted another record quarter, increasing 5% sequentially and 31% year-over-year, supported by advisory fees and fee-based AUM growth. Capital markets produced its “third-best quarter ever,” up 16% year-over-year but down 16% from an unusually strong third quarter. Management said several M&A and equity deals were pushed into 2026 due to government shutdown impacts, and it expects roughly $20 million of r ...