Truist Financial's (TFC) third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 97 cents per share handily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 89 cents. The figure, also, jumped 21.3% year over year. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See ZacksEarnings Calendar. Results benefited from higher net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Further, lower provisions and a decline in expenses acted as tailwinds. On the other hand, a fall in average loan and deposit balances was the undermining factor. Resu ...