Truist Financial Surges 2.76% on 50.1% Volume Spike Ranked 295th as Analysts Upgrade and Institutions Diverge on 406% Revenue Drop

Truist Financial (TFC) surged 2.76% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $370 million—a 50.1% increase from the previous day—ranking it 295th in market activity. Institutional activity highlighted shifting investor sentiment, as Atria Wealth Solutions reduced its stake by 44% in Q1, while Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec boosted holdings by 81.7% in Q4. Comerica Bank and Stifel Financial Corp also made incremental purchases, reflecting mixed institutional confidence.

Analysts adjusted their outlooks amid the rally, with TD Cowen maintaining a $44 price target and Raymond James upgrading TFC to "outperform" with a $50 goal. However, Truist reported Q2 earnings of $0.91 per share, missing estimates by $0.02, and saw year-over-year revenue decline by 406%. The firm’s 16.82% net margin and 8.69% return on equity contrasted with its 52-week low of $33.56 and 52-week high of $49.06.

Insider activity added nuance to the stock’s performance. Bradley D. Bender, a Truist insider, sold 12,540 shares at $45.19 apiece in July, reducing his ownership by 96.17%. This contrasts with the broader institutional trend of modest accumulation, as hedge funds and institutions control 71.28% of shares outstanding.

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