The chart below shows how RY performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, RY sees a +0.54% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.39% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.62%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Fourth Quarter Earnings Report: RBC reported fourth quarter earnings of $4.2 billion, including $265 million from the acquisition of HSBC Canada.
Adjusted Earnings Increase: Adjusted earnings of $4.4 billion were up 18% year-over-year, or 9% excluding adjusted earnings of $318 million from HSBC Canada.
Operating Leverage Performance: RBC generated all-bank operating leverage of 7%, or 4% on an adjusted basis.
Earnings Performance Overview: RBC delivered earnings of $16.2 billion for the fiscal year, or adjusted earnings of over $17 billion.
Capital Adequacy Ratio: RBC ended the year with a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 13.2%, resulting in $5 billion of excess capital above a 12.5% level.
Negative
Adjusted Earnings Growth: Adjusted earnings of $4.4 billion were up 18% year-over-year, but excluding adjusted earnings of $318 million from HSBC Canada, the growth was only 9%.
Credit Loss Provision Stability: Provision for credit loss on impaired loans remained largely stable quarter-over-quarter at 26 basis points, indicating potential issues in credit quality.
Earnings Performance Analysis: RBC delivered earnings of $16.2 billion for the fiscal year, or adjusted earnings of over $17 billion, which may not meet market expectations.
Excess Capital Analysis: The bank ended the year with a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 13.2%, resulting in $5 billion of excess capital above a 12.5% level, which may indicate overcapitalization.
Economic Outlook Challenges: The economic backdrop in Canada has been underperforming, with expectations for relatively slower growth and weaker labor market conditions, which could impact future earnings.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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