Capital markets and advisory revenue served as the primary engine for this growth, surging 80% year-over-year to $577 million. This spike was fueled by a record volume of M&A advisory fees, including the high-profile $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries by Hubbell, which was advised by PNC’s Harris Williams unit. Net interest income also climbed 16% to $4.11 billion, supported by robust loan growth and reduced deposit costs.

Profit rose 25% to $2.06 billion, or $4.81 per share, for the period ending June 30. Beyond core banking operations, PNC strategically monetized a portion of its long-held stake in Visa, booking a one-time gain of $448 million. The bank redirected $4 billion of its investment securities into higher-yielding assets, absorbing a $139 million repositioning cost to strengthen its long-term bond portfolio. With average loans increasing 13% and net interest margins widening by 16 basis points, the results underscore a resilient U.S. economy characterized by steady consumer spending and sustained demand for credit.