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Why Major Banks Are Holding Back on Dividends and Buybacks

by Team Lumida
June 25, 2024
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Key Takeaways

  1. Federal Reserve stress tests reveal banks’ capital strength amid economic uncertainties.
  2. Banks expected to be conservative on dividends and buybacks due to regulatory scrutiny.
  3. CRE loans and mid-sized banks under spotlight for potential risks.

What Happened?

Big U.S. banks are gearing up for the Federal Reserve’s annual stress tests, which will reveal their ability to withstand severe economic downturns. This year, 32 lenders, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America, will undergo these rigorous assessments. Analysts expect these banks to show they have ample capital, but they will likely be cautious in returning capital to investors through dividends and share buybacks.

Last year, the 23 banks tested had to endure a hypothetical $541 billion in losses, yet still held over twice the capital required by the Fed. This year’s scenario includes an unemployment rate spike to 10% and a 40% slump in commercial real estate (CRE) prices.

Why It Matters?

Understanding the results of these stress tests is crucial for your investment decisions. Strong capital buffers indicate that banks are well-prepared for economic turbulence, but conservative payouts signal caution amid ongoing regulatory and economic uncertainties. Analysts believe that big dividends and buybacks could weaken banks’ arguments against proposed capital hikes by the Fed.

As Ed Mills from Raymond James put it, “The stress test could be used as a proxy battle in the overall capital regulatory reform war.” For investors, this means closely watching how each bank’s strategy unfolds post-results.

What’s Next?

Following the stress test results, expect banks to carefully manage their capital distribution. Analysts predict the stress capital buffer (SCB) will mostly remain flat, although Citi and Goldman Sachs might see reductions due to strategic balance sheet changes. However, banks like KeyCorp and Truist could face increased SCBs due to potential income hits.

Investors should particularly monitor regional banks’ CRE loans, as this sector remains under stress from high rates and pandemic-era office vacancies. Fitch’s Christopher Wolfe highlighted, “The banks have been keeping aside reserves of up to 10% for the office loan portfolio and CRE will be a focus but mainly for regional banks compared to large lenders.”

Overall, keep an eye on how these stress test results influence regulatory discussions and banks’ capital strategies. Understanding these dynamics will help you make informed decisions in an uncertain economic landscape.

Source: Reuters
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