Truist Financial (TFC) Maintains Dividend as Capital Buffer Improves

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Jul 01, 2025
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  • Truist Financial maintains its quarterly dividend at $0.52 per share following improved stress test results.
  • Wall Street analysts set a one-year average price target of $46.27, indicating potential growth.
  • Truist Financial holds an "Outperform" brokerage recommendation with a GF Value estimate suggesting a slight downside.

Truist Financial (TFC, Financial) has announced that it will maintain its quarterly dividend at $0.52 per share, a decision supported by the results of the Federal Reserve's 2025 stress tests, which revealed an improved stress capital buffer. The updated requirement is 7.0%, a significant improvement from last year's 2.8%. Truist continues its ambitious $5 billion share repurchase program, with $2.8 billion still available following recent buybacks. This news contributed to a 0.1% increase in Truist's stock during after-hours trading.

Wall Street Analysts' Forecast

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According to 18 Wall Street analysts, the average one-year price target for Truist Financial Corp (TFC, Financial) stands at $46.27, with projections ranging from a high of $55.00 to a low of $41.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 4.68% from the current trading price of $44.20. For investors seeking more detailed projection data, please visit the Truist Financial Corp (TFC) Forecast page.

The consensus among 23 brokerage firms gives Truist Financial Corp (TFC, Financial) an average brokerage recommendation of 2.3, categorizing it under the "Outperform" status. This rating is derived from a scale where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 represents a Sell.

Based on GuruFocus' proprietary metrics, the estimated GF Value for Truist Financial Corp (TFC, Financial) in one year is calculated to be $43.13, indicating a potential downside of 2.42% from the current price of $44.20. GF Value is GuruFocus' assessment of the fair value the stock should ideally trade at, determined by analyzing historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For detailed insights, visit the Truist Financial Corp (TFC) Summary page.

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