Citizens Financial Q1 Earnings Up 47% YoY

Citizens Financial reported Q1 2026 net income $517 million and EPS $1.13, beating estimates of $1.09.
Revenue reached $2.17 billion, slightly above the $2.16 billion consensus, while earnings rose 47% YoY and net income 39% YoY.
Operating leverage improved to 7.2% YoY, NIM expanded 7 bps sequentially and 24 bps year‑over‑year; dividend $0.46 declared.
CEO Bruce Van Saun highlighted strong start despite geopolitical tensions, growth in Private Bank and “Reimagine the Bank” initiative.