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Comerica Inc (CMA) Earnings: 3Q Beats Estimates with Strong Deposit Growth and Improved Efficiency

By October 18, 2024 No Comments
  • Comerica’s average deposits for the third quarter reached $63.90 billion, surpassing the estimated $63.13 billion.
  • Provision for credit losses was $14 million, which is lower than the expected $22.9 million.
  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33.
  • The net interest margin was slightly below expectations at 2.8%, compared to the 2.93% estimate.
  • Comerica’s efficiency ratio of 68.8% beat the estimate of 70.7%, indicating better operational efficiency.
  • Return on average equity was strong at 10.9%, exceeding the forecasted 10.5%.
  • Average loans amounted to $50.86 billion, falling short of the estimated $51.15 billion.
  • Net interest income was higher than anticipated, coming in at $534 million versus the $527.6 million estimate.
  • Non-interest income was slightly below the estimate, totaling $277 million against the projected $280.8 million.
  • The Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 12%, better than the 11.7% estimate, indicating solid capital strength.
  • Net charge-offs were significantly lower at $11 million, compared to the expected $23.7 million.
  • Total loans saw a decrease of $210 million.
  • Analyst recommendations include 8 buys, 12 holds, and 4 sells.

Comerica Inc on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Comerica Inc on Smartkarma by Travis Lundy indicates a bearish sentiment in the latest research report titled “Quiddity Leaderboard S&P 500 Jun 24: Ranks to Be Finalized Tomorrow; 2 Changes Possible.” Lundy’s insight discusses the upcoming S&P500 review, set to announce potential changes based on Thursday’s opening price. The report anticipates up to two changes but acknowledges the possibility of none. The S&P 500 index, tracking the largest US-listed companies, attracts significant global attention. Lundy’s analysis offers a final assessment of additions and deletions likely to impact the index’s upcoming rebalancing event.


A look at Comerica Inc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend4
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Comerica Inc, the holding company for various banking services across North America, shows a promising long-term outlook based on Smartkarma’s Smart Scores. With solid scores in Value and Dividend at 4 each, the company demonstrates financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders. Despite a slightly lower Growth score of 3, Comerica Inc is positioned well for future expansion. However, the Resilience score of 2 suggests some vulnerability to economic challenges, while the high Momentum score of 5 indicates strong market performance and investor interest.

Comerica Incorporated, operating in the US, Canada, and Mexico, is known for its diverse banking services ranging from corporate and community banking to investment and trust management. These services cater to both businesses and individuals, highlighting the company’s broad customer base and comprehensive financial offerings. The combination of high Value and Dividend scores, along with a strong Momentum rating, bodes well for Comerica Inc‘s continued growth and stability in the long run.


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